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Louis Weiss
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Louis Weiss

American film producer

Louis Weiss (December 21, 1890 – December 14, 1963, Los Angeles) was an American independent producer of low-budget comedies, westerns, serials, and exploitation films.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Louis Weiss (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Nov 21, 1890, died Dec 16, 1963.1

Companies

Early life and education

Louis Weiss was born in New York City and left school after third grade (elementary school), according to the 1940 US census. In 1907 he established a nickelodeon theater, launching a lifelong enthusiasm for motion pictures. In the 1920s he joined with his brothers Adolph and Max to form the Weiss Brothers production company, with money earned from a New York lamp-and-fixture store, phonograph sales, and ownership of a theater that developed into a small chain.

From Wikipedia’s article on Louis Weiss (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: film producer.4

Personal life

  • BornNov 21, 1890, New York5
  • DiedDec 16, 1963, Los Angeles6
  • CitizenshipUnited States7

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