Skip to main content
William Jacobs

William Jacobs

Production1887Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

Acting History

1952
About Face
Producer
1948
Whiplash
Producer
1943
1942
The Hidden Hand
Associate Producer
Always in My Heart
Associate Producer
1941
Shadows on the Stairs
Associate Producer
Here Comes Happiness
Associate Producer
Underground
Associate Producer
The Great Mr. Nobody
Associate Producer
Nine Lives Are Not Enough
Associate Producer
A Shot in the Dark
Associate Producer
The Nurse's Secret
Associate Producer
Passage from Hong Kong
Associate Producer
1940
Money and the Woman
Associate Producer
Flowing Gold
Associate Producer
Father Is A Prince
Associate Producer
River's End
Associate Producer
Ladies Must Live
Associate Producer
1937
Over the Goal
Screenplay
Talent Scout
Screenplay
1933

Social Media

Personal Info

Known For
Production
Gender
Male
Birthday
10/31/1887
Day of Death
9/30/1953
Place of Birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA