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Sam Warner

American film studio executive (1887-1927) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 40

Samuel Louis Warner was an American film producer who was the co-founder and chief executive officer of Warner Bros. He established the studio along with his brothers Harry, Albert, and Jack L. Warner.

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California Hall of Fame2012
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Sam Warner is credited with procuring the technology that enabled Warner Bros. to produce the film industry's first feature-length talking picture, The Jazz Singer. He died in 1927, on the day before the film's enormously successful premiere.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1887 to 1927 · aged 40

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