Directing

Bob McNaught

Born January 1, 1915

Died November 28, 1976 · aged 61

Bob McNaught was born in 1915. He was a producer and director, known for Sea Wife (1957), Wicked Wife (1953) and Lisa (1962). He died on November 28, 1976. British director and associate producer of the 1950's, best known for Sea Wife (1957). Was a Glider Pilot in the British Glider Pilot Regiment during World War II. He was part of Operation Market Garden and took part in the fighting in Arnhem…

Known For

The Man Who Never WasThe Man Who Never Was · 1956
The Man Who Never Was
7.01956
MovieThrillerWar
The true story of a British effort to trick the Germans into weakening Sicily's defenses before the 1943 attack. A dead soldier is dressed as a British officer and outfitted with faked papers showing that the Allies were intending to invade occupied Greece. His body is put into the sea where it will ultimately drift ashore and the papers be passed along to German Intelligence.
The Magic BoxThe Magic Box · 1952
The Magic Box
6.51952
MovieDrama
Now old, ill, poor, and largely forgotten, William Freise-Greene was once young and handsome William Green. He changed his name to include his first wife's for the photographic portrait work he excelled at. But he was also an inventor and his search for a way to project moving pictures became an obsession that ultimately changed the life of all those he loved.
Tom Brown's SchooldaysTom Brown's Schooldays · 1951
Tom Brown's Schooldays
7.01951
MovieDrama
In 1830s England, Tom Brown attends a rugby boys' school, where his moral and personal growth is formed through friendship, bullying–particularly from the cruel Flashman–and the influence of headmaster Dr Thomas Arnold.
BobbikinsBobbikins · 1959
Bobbikins
6.01959
MovieComedy
This adventure follows the story of a young navy man, his wife and their baby son, Bobby, also known as Bobbikins. To his surprise, Dad discovers his son talks, not baby-talk or gibberish but has adult conversations with his father only. Bobbikins learns stock market tips and passes them to his Dad. After making a killing on the stock market, problems really begin. The dad is presumed mad, the government is after him, and the breakdown of relations between the young couple ensues. But there is hope.
Sea WifeSea Wife · 1957
Sea Wife
5.61957
MovieDramaRomance
In 1942, a cargo ship jammed with British evacuees from Singapore is sunk by a Japanese sub. A small lifeboat carries a beautiful woman, an army officer, a bigoted administrator, and a black seaman. Only the seaman knows the woman is a nun. The men reveal their true selves under the hardships of survival. Told in a too-long flashback frame.
A Story of DavidA Story of David · 1960
A Story of David
5.41960
MovieDrama
Directed by Bob McNaught. King Saul of Israel is jealous of the fame and adoration of David, who long ago slew Goliath and brought victory to Saul's armies. Now Saul, egged on by his Edomite counselor Doeg, attempts to have David killed. Saul's son, and David's best friend, Jonathan, conspires to help David, who is reluctant to fight back against his own people the Israelites.
Grand National NightGrand National Night · 1953
Grand National Night
7.91953
MovieCrimeThriller
The story of a husband's implication in his wife's death, his stupid disposal of her body and the police enquiry which almost embroils him in a murder charge.

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