John Clein
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| Born | 1907 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Nationality | American |
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John Clein (born 1907) was an American film producer and director who was active in the United States and Britain. He made his directorial debut in 1932 with the film “Hearts of Humanity.” He is best known for producing the 1939 film Keep Punching, which stood out for its all-black cast.[1]
Biography
Clein was born in 1907 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1984, Clein was kidnapped and forced to sign a contract for a dancer, which made headlines.
Clein is notable for producing various films, including Keep Punching (1939), The Mill on the Floss (1936), Hearts of Humanity (1932), and Dr. Crippen (1962). During the era of racial segregation in the Hollywood film industry, he garnered recognition for casting an all-black cast in Keep Punching. Keep Punching follows the story of Henry Jackson, a Golden Gloves champion who turns professional.
Filmography
Director
- Keep Punching (1939)[2]
Producer
- Hearts of Humanity (1932)[2]
- Two Hearts in Harmony (1935)
- The Mill on the Floss (1936)
- Keep Punching (1939)[2]
- Passport to Shame (1958)
- Dr. Crippen (1962)[3]
Other Roles
- Shadow of Fear (1956) – credited as "Liason"[2]
Theater
- Devils Galore (1945)[4]
- Swan Song (1946), producer
References
- ↑ Hayward, Susan (April 18, 2006). Cinema Studies: The Key Concepts. Routledge. ISBN 9781134208913 – via Google Books.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "John Clein". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved 6 July 2020.
- ↑ "The Film Daily: The Daily Newspaper of Motion Pictures". Wid's Films and Film Folk Incorporated. May 2, 1964 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "LOCKHART TO PLAY IN 'DEVILS GALORE'; John Clein Production Will Begin Rehearsals Monday --Sophie Tucker Signed Mr. Coward's Plans If Five Years Pass"". March 24, 1945 – via NYTimes.com.
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