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Fred McConnell

1883 – 1962

American film producer

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About Fred McConnell

Lived 1883 – 1962 (aged 79). Fred McConnell was an American screenwriter and film producer, known for Frank Buck (animal collector).

Fred Jarvis McConnell (September 29, 1883 in Waseca, Minnesota – November 21, 1962, in Los Angeles) was an associate producer of Frank Buck's movie Tiger Fangs.

Early career McConnell studied at the University of Wisconsin, and worked for the Chicago American and the Cleveland News. He worked in advertising with Kaufman & Handy and other Chicago agencies, and entered films in 1923 as manager of serial production at Universal Pictures. In 1926 he was an independent producer of Western and dog features for Pathé. He was the eastern sales manager for The March of Time and joined the Columbia Pictures short subject sales department in 1936. Among the films he worked on: The Fighting Ranger, The Last Frontier, and The Return of the Riddle Rider.

Work with Frank Buck In 1944, McConnell was associate producer of the Frank Buck film Tiger Fangs.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Frank Buck (animal collector)
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Also known as
Fred Jarvis McConnell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Fred McConnell?

American film producer

When was Fred McConnell born?

Fred McConnell was born on 29 September 1883 in Waseca.

When did Fred McConnell die?

Fred McConnell died on 21 November 1962 in Los Angeles.

What was Fred McConnell's occupation?

Fred McConnell was a screenwriter and film producer.

What was Fred McConnell known for?

Fred McConnell was known for Frank Buck (animal collector).

What nationality was Fred McConnell?

Fred McConnell was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Fred McConnell

· Wikidata: Q5495905

· DBpedia: Fred McConnell

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