William Jacobs

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William Jacobs (October 31, 1887 - September 30, 1953) was an American screenwriter and producer for Warner Bros. He wrote 13 Hollywood movies and produced 59 more, including musicals. Jacobs joined Warner Bros. as a screenwriter in 1934. From 1938 to his death he produced movies for the studio. Movies he produced include Calamity Jane (1953), Christmas in Connecticut (1945), and Tea for Two (1950). William Jacobs died in 1953 in Beverly Hills, California, at age 65.

Career Overview

William Jacobs has 62 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Penrod Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Calamity Jane, Rocky Mountain, Tea for Two. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Production
Gender
male
Known Credits
62
Birth Date
1887-10-31 00:00:00
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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