George Jeske
American screenwriter
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George Washington Jeske (February 22, 1891 – October 28, 1951) was an American screenwriter, director, and actor.
Born
February 22, 1891
George Washington Jeske
February 22, 1891
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 1951 (aged 60)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationsScreenwriter
Film director
Actor
Film director
Actor
Yearsactive1922–1946
George Jeske | |
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George Jeske, Charles Haefeli, Billy Franey, and Charles Post in 1920 | |
| Born | George Washington Jeske February 22, 1891 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Died | October 28, 1951 (aged 60) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | Screenwriter Film director Actor |
| Years active | 1922–1946 |
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 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.
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] |
