Edwin H. Knopf

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Edwin H. Knopf (November 11, 1899 – December 27, 1981) was an American film producer, film director, and screenwriter.

Biography

He was born in New York City and went to work early in his life in the editorial department of his brother Alfred A. Knopf's publishing business.^[1]

After trying his hand at acting, Edwin turned to producing in 1928. Soon after being involved in several hit plays, he moved to Hollywood and found work as a director and screenwriter.^[1] Among his films as a director was Paramount on Parade (1930). As a producer, he was involved in the making of such films as B.F.'s Daughter (1948), Malaya (1949), The Law and the Lady (producer and director, 1951), Lili (1953), and The Glass Slipper (1955).

Sketches of Edwin's early life in Italy are included in the book he wrote with his wife Mildred O. Knopf, The Food of Italy and How To Prepare It (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964).

Selected filmography

Director

The Rebel (1932)

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 Ephraim Katz, The Film Encyclopedia, First Edition (New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1979)

External links

Edwin H. Knopf at the Internet Movie Database

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 5133984 LCCN: n95066613 ISNI: 0000 0000 8084 7420 GND: 141080310

Persondata
Name	Knopf, Edwin H.
Alternative names
Short description	American film director, producer adn screenwriter
Date of birth	November 11, 1899
Place of birth	New York City
Date of death	December 27, 1981
Place of death	Brentwood, California

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