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Robert Mintz

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Robert Mintz
Born(1897-04-04)April 4, 1897
New York City, U.S.
DiedMay 9, 1971(1971-05-09) (aged 74)
New York City, U.S.
Occupationfilm producer
Known forwork with Frank Buck
SpouseHannah Mintz

Robert Mintz (April 4, 1897 – May 9, 1971) was a producer of the Frank Buck film serial Jungle Menace.[1][failed verification]

Early years

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Robert Mintz was the son of Aaron Mintz, a men's clothing merchant, and Ray Mintz, Russian immigrants. He was born and grew up in New York City.

Career

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In 1934, Mintz's company, Exploitation Pictures, produced the Exploitation film Enlighten Thy Daughter (alternate title Blind Fools), starring Claire Whitney and Charles Eaton.[2] At the same time, Mintz formed a partnership with Louis Weiss to film direct adaptations of Broadway productions.[3] Two of their films were Drums O' Voodoo (1934) and Before Morning.

Work with Frank Buck

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In 1937, Mintz and Weiss produced the Frank Buck serial Jungle Menace.

Later life

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Mintz worked as a theater manager, according to the 1940 US Census. He died in New York City aged 74.

References

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  1. ^ Lehrer, Steven (2006). Bring 'Em Back Alive: The Best of Frank Buck. Texas Tech University press. pp. x–xi. ISBN 0-89672-582-0.
  2. ^ Eric Schaefer. "Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!": a history of exploitation films, 1919-1959. Duke University Press 1999 p 353
  3. ^ Richard Koszarski. Hollywood on the Hudson: film and television in New York from Griffith to Sarnoff. Rutgers University Press. 2008 p 302