George Jeske

George Washington Jeske (February 22, 1891 – October 28, 1951) was an American screenwriter, director, and actor.

Career Jeske was born in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1891. He was one of the original Keystone Cops for Mack Sennett. George was disfigured in a water heater accident. He later ran a movie theater in Indio, CA

He wrote for more than 50 films between 1926 and 1946, including the Torchy film series with Ray Cooke in the title role. He also directed 37 films between 1922 and 1933. He died in Los Angeles, California.

Selected filmography + List of George Jeske films Year Title Credit Notes 1912 Hoffmeyer's Legacy Actor 1914 In the Clutches of the Gang Director1919 Salome vs. Shenandoah Actor 1923 The Noon Whistle Director 1923 White Wings Director 1923 Under Two Jags Director 1923 Pick and Shovel Director 1923 Collars and Cuffs Director 1923 Oranges and Lemons Director 1923 A Man About Town Director 1923 Save the Ship Director 1924 Smithy Director 1924 Postage Due Director 1924 Wide Open Spaces Director 1924 Short Kilts Director 1931 Pete and Repeat Writer 1932 Midnight Patrol Screenplay1933 The Flaming Signal Director 1935 Skybound Screenplay 1937 Should Wives Work? Writer Nominated for Academy Award for Best Short Subject (Two-Reel).