Cecil B. DeMille
@cecildemille
American film director, producer and actor (1881–1959)
Building Mercury Aviation Company as Founder · United States
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Key facts
- Lived
- 1881–1959
- Educated at
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts · Widener University
About
Cecil B. DeMille (1881–1959) was a film producer and film director. They were born in Ashfield. They studied at American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
In context
Mercury Aviation Company was founded in 1919 and closed in 1922, after 3 years. Among the 5 other airline companies founded in the 1910s we hold, those that closed lasted a median of 5 years, so this one closed earlier than most.
Named alongside
At Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company
- Jesse Louis LaskyFounder
- Oscar ApfelFounder
- Samuel GoldwynFounder
Contribution
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