Douglas MacLean was an American actor best known for his roles in Never Say Die (1924), Introduce Me (1925), and Seven Keys to Baldpate (1925). Born on January 10, 1890, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he made a significant impact in the silent film era.
Personal and Family Life
Douglas MacLean married four times throughout his life. His spouses included Faith Adelaide Cole, Lorraine MacLean, Barbara Barondess, and Florence Barton. He had a variety of interests outside of acting, such as golfing, swimming, and driving. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a bond salesman in Philadelphia and received his education at Northwestern University Preparatory School and the Lewis Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Death and Legacy
MacLean passed away on July 9, 1967, in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, due to a stroke. He started his film career in 1914 and was known for his comedic talent during the silent film era. Although his career declined with the introduction of sound films, his contributions to early cinema continue to be remembered.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| One a Minute | 1921-06-19 | Jimmy Knight |
| Bell Boy 13 | 1923-01-19 | |
| Captain Kidd, Jr. | 1919-04-05 | Jim Gleason |
| The Home Stretch | 1921-04-23 | Johnny Hardwick |
| Johanna Enlists | 1918-09-14 | Capt. Archie van Renssaller |
| Going Up | 1923-09-30 | Robert Street |
| The Sunshine Trail | 1923-04-23 | James Henry McTavish |
| The Yankee Consul | 1924-02-24 | Dudley Ainsworth |
| The Jailbird | 1920-10-10 | Shakespeare Clancy |
| What’s Your Husband Doing? | 1920-01-25 | John P. Widgast |
| A Trip Through the World’s Greatest Motion Picture Studios | 1920-08-15 | Himself |
| The Fair Barbarian | 1917-12-17 | Jack Belasys |
| Divorce Made Easy | 1929-07-06 | Billy Haskell |
| Let It Rain | 1927-02-12 | ‘Let-It-Rain’ Riley |
| Soft Cushions | 1927-08-27 | The Young Thief |
| Souls in Pawn | 1917-08-06 | Karl, Prince von Kondermarck |
| The Rookie’s Return | 1920-12-26 | James Stewart Lee |
| Mary of the Movies | 1923-05-27 | Douglas MacLean (uncredited) |
| The Vamp | 1918-07-14 | Robert Walsham |
| Love’s Crucible | 1916-02-14 | Robert Lawton |
| Seven Keys to Baldpate | 1925-10-19 | |
| 23 1/2 Hours’ Leave | 1919-11-16 | Sergeant William Gray |
| The Hun Within | 1918-09-08 | Frank Douglas |
| The Carnation Kid | 1929-03-02 | Clarence Kendall |
| Introduce Me | 1925-03-15 | Jimmy Clark |
| That’s My Baby | 1926-04-19 | Alan Boyd |
| The Boss | 1915-05-24 | Regan’s Secretary, Robert |
| A Man of Action | 1923-06-03 | |
| The Hottentot | 1922-12-25 | Sam Harrington |
| Mary’s Ankle | 1920-02-29 | Dr. Arthur P. Hampton |