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George K. Spoor

@georgespoor

American film producer (1871-1953)

Building Essanay Studios as Founder · United States

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Lived
1871–1953

About

George K. Spoor (1871–1953) was a film director and film producer. They were born in Highland Park.

In context

Essanay Studios was founded in 1907 and closed in 1920, after 13 years. Among the 158 other film production companies we hold, those that closed lasted a median of 18 years, so this one closed earlier than most.

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