Jack L. Warner

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jack Leonard "J. L." Warner (August 2, 1892 – September 9, 1978), born Jacob Warner in London, Ontario, was a Canadian-American film executive who was the president and driving force behind the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California. Warner's career spanned some 45 years, its duration surpassing that of any other of the seminal Hollywood studio moguls. As co-head of production at Warner Bros. Studios, he worked with his brother, Sam Warner, to procure the technology for the film industry's first talking picture. After Sam's death, Jack clashed with his surviving older brothers, Harry and Albert Warner. He assumed exclusive control of the film production company in the 1950s, when he secretly purchased his brothers' shares in the business after convincing them to participate in a joint sale of stocks. Although Warner was feared by many of his employees and inspired ridicule with his uneven attempts at humor, he earned respect for his shrewd instincts and tough-mindedness. He recruited many of Warner Bros.' top stars and promoted the hard-edged social dramas for which the studio became known. Given to decisiveness, Warner once commented, …

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Oscars (1953) — Self
2. Audrey (2020) — Self - Film Producer (archive footage)
3. Tab Hunter Confidential (2015) — Self (archive)
4. Sid & Judy (2019) — Self (archive photos)
5. Stardust: The Bette Davis Story (2006) — Self (archive footage) (voice)
6. 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year (2009) — Self (archive footage)
7. The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) — Self (archive footage)
8. The Adventures of Errol Flynn (2005) — Self (archive footage)
9. The Voice That Thrilled the World (1943) — Self (archive footage)
10. The 42nd Street Special (1933) — Self (uncredited)
11. Discovering Treasure: The Story of 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre' (2003) — Self (archive footage)
12. A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) — Self
13. A Dream Comes True (1935) — Himself (uncredited)
14. Show-Business at War (1943) — Self
15. Open Your Eyes (1919) — Soldier (uncredited)
16. Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
17. Jack L. Warner: The Last Mogul (1993) — Self (archive footage)
18. Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940) — Self
19. Okay for Sound (1946)
20. A Look at the World of 'Soylent Green' (1973) — Self (archive footage)
21. 42nd Street: From Book to Screen to Stage (2006) — Self (archive footage)
22. The Western: A Lost TV Special (1958) — Self

Directed

1. A Dangerous Adventure (1922) — Director
2. Africa F.O.B. (1925) — Director
3. Cleaned and Dry (1921) — Director