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George Jeske, Charles Haefeli, Billy Franey, and Charles Post in 1920
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Born |
George Washington Jeske February 22, 1891 Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Died | October 28, 1951 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
(aged 60)
Occupation | Screenwriter, film director, actor |
Years active | 1922-1946 |
George Washington Jeske (February 22, 1891 – October 28, 1951) was an American screenwriter, director, and actor.
Jeske was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1891. He was one of the original Keystone Kops for Mack Sennett.
He wrote for 54 films between 1926 and 1946, including the Torchy film series with Ray Cooke in the title role. He also directed 37 films between 1922 and 1933. He died in Los Angeles, California.