Years active 1922-1946 Name George Jeske | Role Screenwriter | |
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Full Name George Washington Jeske Born February 22, 1891 ( 1891-02-22 ) Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Occupation Screenwriter, film director, actor Died October 28, 1951, Los Angeles, California, United States Movies Short Kilts, Oranges and Lemons, A Thief Catcher, White Wings, A Man About Town Similar People Katherine Grant, Eddie Baker, James Finlayson, Hal Roach, H M Walker | ||
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. He was one of the original Keystone Kops for Mack Sennett.
He wrote for 54 films between 1926 and 1946, including the Torchy film series with Ray Cooke in the title role. He also directed 37 films between 1922 and 1933. He died in Los Angeles, California.
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