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Ray McCarey

Ray McCarey

Director · Died December 1, 1948, aged 44 · Los Angeles, California, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Raymond Benedict "Ray" McCarey (September 6, 1904 – December 1, 1948) was an American film director, brother of director Leo McCarey. McCarey began working at Hal Roach Studios, where he did work on short films with Our Gang and Laurel and Hardy. He also worked with Roscoe Arbuckle, the Three Stooges, Lucille Ball, Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong and Dorothy Dandridge among many others. Most of his feature film work consisted of "B" pictures and low-budget films. He directed 62 films between 1930 and 1948. He was the brother of director Leo McCarey and was occasionally billed as Raymond McCarey but usually as Ray McCarey. On December 2, 1948 Ray was found dead kneeling beside his bed. According to the San Bernardino County Sun two empty prescription bottles were found by his bed. His older brother, director Leo McCarey, said he had been in ill health for several months. The official cause of death was suicide.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 6, 1904
Died
December 1, 1948 (aged 44)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Director
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 68 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 29% in 30 days

What are Ray McCarey's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
48%
Morality
19%
Self
18%
Society
9%
Power
3%
Survival
3%
Romantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 7 · Serious 0 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 4 · Intense 0

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 8 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
7
Warm
5
Romantic
2
Thrilling
2
Tense
1
Other
4

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ray McCarey's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on MGM+ (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ray McCarey's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

68 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

  • The Gay Intruders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Director · Story

  • Strange Triangle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Director

  • The Falcon's Alibi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1946)

    Director

  • Atlantic City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    Director

  • Passport to Destiny (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1944)

    Director

  • So This Is Washington (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1943)

    Director

  • That Other Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1942)

    Director

  • It Happened in Flatbush(1942)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • A Gentleman at Heart(1942)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • The Perfect Snob (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Director

  • Cadet Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Director

  • Accent on Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Director

  • The Cowboy and the Blonde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Director

  • Murder Among Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1941)

    Director

  • Millionaires in Prison (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Director

  • You Can't Fool Your Wife (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Director · Story

  • Little Orvie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1940)

    Director

  • Torchy Runs for Mayor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Director

  • Outside These Walls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1939)

    Director

  • The Devil's Party(1938)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Goodbye Broadway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1938)

    Director

  • Life Begins with Love(1937)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Love in a Bungalow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Director

  • Oh, Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1937)

    Director

  • Let's Make a Million (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    Director

  • Three Cheers for Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1936)

    Director

  • The Milky Way(1936)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Millions in the Air (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Director

  • Water Sports (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Director

  • Hot Tip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1935)

    Director

  • Sunset Range(1935)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Mystery Man(1935)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Three Little Pigskins (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Girl o' My Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Men in Black (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Pro Football (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Get Along Little Hubby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • I Scream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Pugs and Kisses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Henry the Ache (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Howd' Ya Like That? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1934)

    Director

  • Here Comes Flossie! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Strange Case of Hennessy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Tomalio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Harry Warren: America's Foremost Composer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Hizzoner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • In the Dough (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Gobs of Fun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Close Relations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Salt Water Daffy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Hip Zip Hooray (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Just Around the Corner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1933)

    Director

  • Pack Up Your Troubles(1932)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Scram! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    Director

  • Tennis Technique (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    Director

  • Wild People (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    Director

  • Olympic Events (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    Director

  • Free Eats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1932)

    Director

  • Two Plus Fours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    Director · Story

  • Swing High (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1930)

    Assistant Director

  • The Campus Carmen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    Assistant Director

  • Stocks and Blondes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    Assistant Director

  • Beyond London Lights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1928)

    Assistant Director

  • Ranger of the North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1927)

    Assistant Director

  • The Pride of Pikeville (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1927)

    Assistant Director

  • Salvation Jane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1927)

    Assistant Director

  • California or Bust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1927)

    Assistant Director

  • Hubby’s Quiet Little Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1926)

    Assistant Director

Career shape

A full career of 67 titles from 1926 to 1948.

Highest rated

Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)

Midcredits 84th

By role

only this rolewith another role
Directing58 of 67: 54 only directing, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score50thWriting4 of 67: 0 only writing, 4 with another roleOther crew9 of 67: 9 only other crew, 0 with another role

67 titles, 4 with more than one role.

By decade

1920s8 · crew1930s42 · crew1940s17 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Ray McCarey's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 51st percentile, the median of all 8; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

21stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

3 of their 8 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · director

Life Begins with Love (1937)

95th percentile spread · 28% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · director, writer

Pack Up Your Troubles (1932)

Midcredits 84th · 75% liked

Reviewers score the atmosphere 66/100 and the pacing 59/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles. The element that speaks to their work as a director.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Ray McCarey work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ray McCarey's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; James Burke shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers