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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
Jun 24, 2021 · Official description: "DISCLAIMER: Since producer Lester Cowan defied contractual agreements and billed this as starring 'The Marx Brothers,' we are obligated to do an episode about it. "The brothers search for jewels as we search for laughs…and though it’s not top-tier Marx, there is still plenty to enjoy as well as plenty to ...
- Noah Diamond
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.
