Joe Brandt
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| Born | July 20, 1882 Troy, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 22, 1939 (aged 56) New York City, U.S. |
| Years active | 1909–1936 |
| Known for | co-founder of Columbia Pictures |
Joe Brandt (born Joseph Brandenburg, July 20, 1882 – February 22, 1939)[1] was an American publicist, screenwriter, editor, film producer, and general manager. He co-founded Columbia Pictures with Harry and Jack Cohn.
Biography
Joe Brandt was born in New York to Jewish parents, Daniel and Rosa Brandenburg.
After obtaining a law degree from
After leaving Columbia and selling his interest to Harry in 1932,[2] Brandt worked briefly for several different firms before retiring in 1935 due to Follicular lymphoma. Brandt died of lymphoma on February 22, 1939. Brandt's son and grandson also worked in the film industry. Jerrold T. Brandt was a film producer, most notable for the production of the Scattergood Baines film series in the early 1940s,[10][11] and Jerrold T. Brandt Jr., Joe Brandt's grandson, produced the 1979 film The Bell Jar.[12]
References
- ^ "Joe Brandt, Pioneer in Movie Industry: Former President of Columbia Pictures Dies on Coast". The New York Times. February 23, 1939.
- ^ Archive.org.
- ^ "Personal Notes". Motography. February 1, 1913. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
- ^ a b "Joe Brandt Goes With Laemmle". Moving Picture World. April 6, 1912. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
- ^ "Jack Cohn Dead; Film Pioneer, 67". The New York Times. December 10, 1956. p. 31. Retrieved January 10, 2021.
- ^ "Joe Brandt Puts in Claim". Moving Picture World. April 22, 1916. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
- ^ "Movie Ad Men in Association". The Fourth Estate. August 5, 1916. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ "Editor's Note". The Editor. December 25, 1919. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ "C. B. C. Film Sales: New Independent Organization Formed by Joe Brandt and Jack Cohn". Wid's Daily. August 11, 1920. Retrieved 2012-08-10.
- ^ "Cinderella Swings It: Detail View". American Film Institute. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
- Newspapers.com.
- Newspapers.com.
External links
- Joe Brandt at IMDb