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Joseph Michael Schenck (/ ˈ s k ɛ ŋ k /; December 25, 1876 [1] – October 22, 1961) was a Russian-born American film studio executive. Life and career [ edit ]
With help from films directed by her first husband Joseph M. Schenck, she became one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1920s. [16] Talmadge, 1923. In 1923, a poll of picture exhibitors named Norma Talmadge the number-one box office star. She was earning $10,000 a week, and receiving as many as 3,000 letters weekly from her fans.
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English: Principals in the dedication of Los Angeles City Hall: from left, Joseph Schenck, chairman of citizens' dedication committee; Mayor James Rolph of San Francisco; Mayor George E. Cryer of Los Angeles, Mayor Ralph E. Conley of Sacramento, and Mayor Methuselah L. Steckel of Santa Paula.
Studio executive Joseph M. Schenck subsequently signed her for The Locked Door (1929) with Rod La Rocque. Afterwards, she had a role in Mexicali Rose (1929) for Columbia Pictures. [8] Stanwyck got her major break when director Frank Capra chose her for the lead role in his romantic drama Ladies of Leisure (1930). [9]
The Branded Woman is a 1920 American silent drama film released by First National Pictures.It stars Norma Talmadge who also produced the film along with her husband Joseph Schenck through their production company, Norma Talmadge Productions.
The Only Woman is a 1924 American silent drama film produced by Joseph M. Schenck for Norma Talmadge Productions and distributed by First National. It was directed by Sidney Olcott with Norma Talmadge as the leading woman. [1]
Du Barry, Woman of Passion is a 1930 American pre-Code dramatic film starring Norma Talmadge, produced by her husband Joseph Schenck, released through United Artists, and based on a 1901 stage play Du Barry written and produced by David Belasco and starring Mrs. Leslie Carter.