George Jeske | |
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Born | George Washington Jeske February 22, 1891
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Died | October 28, 1951
Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 60)
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter Film director Actor |
Years active | 1922–1946 |
George Washington Jeske (February 22, 1891 – October 28, 1951) was an American screenwriter, director, and actor.
Jeske was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1891. [1] He was one of the original Keystone Cops for Mack Sennett. [2]
He wrote for more than 50 films between 1926 and 1946, including the Torchy film series with Ray Cooke in the title role. [3] He also directed 37 films between 1922 and 1933. He died in Los Angeles, California.
Year | Title | Credit | Notes |
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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] |