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Harry Cohn (July 23, 1891 – February 27, 1958) was a co-founder, president, and production director of Columbia Pictures Corporation.
Harry Cohn (born July 23, 1891, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died February 27, 1958, Phoenix, Ariz.) was the cofounder and president of Columbia Pictures and winner of 45 Academy Awards for films he produced.
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Harry Cohn. Producer: It Happened One Night. He was crude, uneducated, foul and, even on his best behavior, abrasive. No major studio executive of the so-called "Golden Age" was more loathed (although at times the dictatorial Samuel Goldwyn and the hard-nosed Jack L. Warner came close) than Harry Cohn.
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Jul 15, 2023 · Learn about the life and legacy of Harry Cohn, the notorious studio head of Columbia Pictures who earned a reputation as a tyrant and a genius. Discover how he made some of the greatest films in cinema history and treated his employees with cruelty and contempt.
Harry Cohn was a notorious studio executive who founded Columbia Pictures with his brother Jack. He produced many low-budget features and hired Frank Capra, who made Columbia a major player in Hollywood.
Sep 22, 2011 · Learn about the life and career of Harry Cohn, one of the most influential and notorious Hollywood moguls. Explore his family background, business philosophy, studio system, and legacy.