About Ira S. Webb
Lived 1899 – 1971 (aged 72). Ira S. Webb was an American screenwriter, film producer, film director, production designer and set decorator.
Ira S. Webb (May 12, 1899 – December 9, 1971) was an American film producer, set decorator, screenwriter, art director and film director. He won an Academy Award and was nominated for two more in the category Best Art Direction. He was the brother of "B"-film producer and director Harry S. Webb.
Selected filmography Webb won an Academy Awards for Best Art Direction and was nominated for two more:
Won Phantom of the Opera (1943)
Nominated Arabian Nights (1942) The Climax (1944)
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Who was Ira S. Webb?
film producer, set decorator (1899-1971)
When was Ira S. Webb born?
Ira S. Webb was born on 12 May 1899 in Scottdale.
When did Ira S. Webb die?
Ira S. Webb died on 9 December 1971 in Los Angeles.
What was Ira S. Webb's occupation?
Ira S. Webb was a screenwriter, film producer, film director, production designer and set decorator.
What nationality was Ira S. Webb?
Ira S. Webb was American.
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