Burt Kelly

Burt Kelly (October 6, 1898 – 1983) was an American film producer and writer. He was best known for Columbia Pictures' Blondie series. He founded KBS Productions Inc. in 1932, along with Sam Bischoff and William Saal.

Career Kelly was a former stock company manager who entered the film industry as a booking agent for the Paramount Publix theater chain. He later functioned as an executive with Educational Pictures, a purveyor of comedy two-reelers, and then Poverty Row’s Tiffany Pictures. In 1932, Kelly founded KBS Productions with Sam Bischoff and William Saal. 1940 – The Invisible Woman 1941 – Hold That Ghost 1944 – Strange Affair 1946 – Blondie Knows Best 1947 – The Swordsman 1947 – Blondie's Big Moment 1947 – Blondie's Holiday 1948 – Blondie's Reward 1948 – Blondie's Secret