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Herbert Yates

American film studio executive (1880-1966) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 85

Herbert John Yates, a Hollywood mini-mogul, was the founder and President of Republic Pictures. With his contract, he had launched the film careers of such Western stars as Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and John Wayne.

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1966Died3 February 19661955The Last CommandFilm, Producer1954The Shanghai StoryFilm, Producer1953The Lady Wants MinkFilm, Producer1952Bal TabarinFilm, ProducerOklahoma AnnieFilm, 1952Producer1951Bullfighter and the LadyFilm, ProducerOh! SusannaFilm, 1951Producer1950SurrenderFilm, Producer1949The Red MenaceFilm, Producer1880Born24 August 1880

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Between 1935 and 1959, under the supervising leadership of Yates, Republic produced 956 feature films and 66 multi-chapter cliffhanger serials, some of which are today considered classics. They were later broadcast on television and then released on home video.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1880 to 1966 · aged 85

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