John Hay Whitney
@johnwhitney
American diplomat, publisher, aviator (1904–1982)
Building Pioneer Pictures as Founder · United States
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Key facts
- Lived
- 1904–1982
- Educated at
- Yale College
About
John Hay Whitney (1904–1982) was an art collector and diplomat. They were born in Ellsworth. They studied at Yale College. They served as United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom.
In context
Pioneer Pictures was founded in 1933 and closed in 1936, after 3 years. Among the 6 other film studio companies founded in the 1930s we hold, those that closed lasted a median of 5 years, so this one closed earlier than most.
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Contribution
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