George Jeske
George Jeske | |
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Born |
George Washington Jeske
February 22, 1891
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
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Died | October 28, 1951 (aged 60)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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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.
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 more than 50 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.
Selected filmography
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). |