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Lester Cowan was born on 1 April 1906 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He was a producer, known for One Touch of Venus (1948), Ladies in Retirement (1941) and Story of G.I. Joe (1945). He was married to Ann Ronell. He died on 21 October 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.
- January 1, 1
- Akron, Ohio, USA
- January 1, 1
- New York City, New York, USA
Oct 23, 1990 · Lester Cowan, an independent film producer in the 1930's and 40's whose credits ranged from comedies and gangster movies to dramas about World War II, died...
Oct 25, 1990 · Lester Cowan, an individualistic producer whose films depicted subjects ranging from the antics of W. C. Fields to the battlefield exploits of war correspondent Ernie Pyle, has died at his home...
Lester Cowan was born on April 1, 1906 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He was a producer, known for One Touch of Venus (1948), Ladies in Retirement (1941) and Story of G.I. Joe (1945). He was married to Ann Ronell. He died on October 21, 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.
- April 1, 1906
- October 21, 1990
Aug 28, 2019 · A WW2 home front drama in which an American family takes in a young German refugee, not knowing he’s a brainwashed member of the Hitler Youth. Fredrick March and Betty Field costar at the head of a compact cast of credited actors. Adequate production values. IMDB rating 6.6. Directed by Leslie Fenton. Released in 1944. Complete print (UK edition).
Lester Cowan (1907-1990), originally from Mansfield, Ohio, was an independent producer of motion pictures in the 1930s and 40s. He started his career by leaving his studies at Stanford University and migrating to Hollywood in the late 1920s.
The Lester Cowan papers span the years 1923-1980s (bulk 1930s-1950s) and encompass approximately 78.5 linear feet. The collection contains production files and scripts, correspondence, subject files, scrapbooks, and photographs.
