About
American film producer who worked from 1924-1935. He founded the film production company Big Productions Corp. in 1924, and later Rayart Pictures and Monogram Pictures. His productions typically focused on low-budget projects shot around Los Angeles.
Before Fame
Before becoming an independent film producer, he worked on silent films at Thanhouser Company and Syndicate Pictures.
Trivia
His first credited production came in 1924's Midnight Secrets. His companies helped lay ground for the usage of sound in film at the onset of the Great Depression. Despite the downturn in economic conditions during that time, Monogram Pictures flourished.
Family Life
He was born in Bristow, Iowa.
Associated With
His companies were hired to produce lots of Westerns, and namely some starring John Wayne.
