Robert Mintz
Robert Mintz | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 4, 1897 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | May 9, 1971 (aged 74) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | film producer |
| Known for | work with Frank Buck |
| Spouse | Hannah 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]In 1937, Mintz and Weiss produced the Frank Buck serial Jungle Menace.
Later life
[edit]Mintz worked as a theater manager, according to the 1940 US Census. He died in New York City aged 74.
References
[edit]- ^ Lehrer, Steven (2006). Bring 'Em Back Alive: The Best of Frank Buck. Texas Tech University press. pp. x–xi. ISBN 0-89672-582-0.
- ^ Eric Schaefer. "Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!": a history of exploitation films, 1919-1959. Duke University Press 1999 p 353
- ^ Richard Koszarski. Hollywood on the Hudson: film and television in New York from Griffith to Sarnoff. Rutgers University Press. 2008 p 302