George Jeske
George Jeske | |
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 George Jeske, Charles Haefeli, Billy Franey, and Charles Post in 1920 | |
| Born | George Washington Jeske February 22, 1891Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 1951 (aged 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | ScreenwriterFilm directorActor |
| Years active | 1922–1946 |
George Washington Jeske (February 22, 1891 – October 28, 1951) was an American screenwriter, director, and actor.
Career
Jeske was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1891.[1] He was one of the original Keystone Cops for Mack Sennett.[2] George was disfigured in a water heater accident. He later ran a movie theater in Indio, CA
He wrote for more than 50 films between 1926 and 1946, including the Torchyfilm series with Ray Cooke in the title role.[3] He also directed 37 films between 1922 and 1933. He died in Los Angeles, California.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | Hoffmeyer's Legacy | Actor | |
| 1914 | In the Clutches of the Gang | Director | |
| 1919 | Salome vs. Shenandoah | Actor | |
| 1923 | The Noon Whistle | Director | |
| 1923 | White Wings | Director | |
| 1923 | Under Two Jags | Director | |
| 1923 | Pick and Shovel | Director | |
| 1923 | Collars and Cuffs | Director | |
| 1923 | Oranges and Lemons | Director | |
| 1923 | A Man About Town | Director | |
| 1923 | Save the Ship | Director | |
| 1924 | Smithy | Director | |
| 1924 | Postage Due | Director | |
| 1924 | Wide Open Spaces | Director | |
| 1924 | Short Kilts | Director | |
| 1931 | Pete and Repeat | Writer | |
| 1932 | Midnight Patrol | Screenplay | |
| 1933 | The Flaming Signal | Director | |
| 1935 | Skybound | Screenplay | |
| 1937 | Should Wives Work? | Writer | Nominated for Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).[4] |
See also
External links
- Works by or about George Jeske at the Internet Archive
- George Jeske at IMDb
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