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Kubec Glasmon

1897 – 1938

American pharmacist and screenwriter

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About Kubec Glasmon

Lived 1897 – 1938 (aged 40). Kubec Glasmon was an American and Russian screenwriter, pharmacist and film screenwriter.

Kubec Glasmon (August 12, 1897 – March 13, 1938) was an American screenwriter from Vistula Land, who was nominated for the now defunct category of Best Story at the 4th Academy Awards. He was nominated for Best Story with John Bright for The Public Enemy. The film was based on the duo's then-unpublished novel Beer and Blood, which was published after the film's release (as The Public Enemy) by Grosset & Dunlap in 1931.

Filmography

Smart Money (1931) The Public Enemy (1931) Blonde Crazy (1931) Union Depot (1932) Three on a Match (1932) Taxi! (1932) Rockabye (1932) False Faces (1932) The Crowd Roars (1932) Handy Andy (1934) Bolero (1934) Jealousy (1934) Woman Wanted (1935) Show Them No Mercy! (1935) Men Without Names (1935) The Glass Key (1935) Parole! (1936) This Is My Affair (1937) The Man in Blue (1937) Saleslady (1938) Calling Dr. Gillespie (1942)

Personal life

Kubec was a former pharmacist in Chicago before he became a screenwriter. He wrote crime stories with John Bright. He was married to film actress Joan Blair, born Lilian Wilck.

He died at age 40 of a heart attack.

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Important facts

Birth century
Employers
Motion Picture Patents Company, Paramount Pictures
Also known as
Jacob Glassman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kubec Glasmon?

American pharmacist and screenwriter (1897-1938)

When was Kubec Glasmon born?

Kubec Glasmon was born on 12 August 1897 in Raciąż.

When did Kubec Glasmon die?

Kubec Glasmon died on 13 March 1938 in Los Angeles.

What was Kubec Glasmon's occupation?

Kubec Glasmon was a screenwriter, pharmacist and film screenwriter.

What nationality was Kubec Glasmon?

Kubec Glasmon was American and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kubec Glasmon

· Wikidata: Q1790893

· DBpedia: Kubec Glasmon

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