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Hawks, Howard, 1896-1977

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1896 - 1977

Biography

Howard Hawks (1896-1977) was an American film producer and director.

Howard Winchester Hawks was born in Goshen, Indiana, on May 30, 1896. He made his career in Hollywood, working in the film industry as a screenwriter, editor, director, and producer. In 1974 he was awarded an honorary Academy Award of merit. Hawks died in Palm Springs, California, on December 26, 1977.

Citation:
Bogdanovich, P. The cinema of Howard Hawks, c1962.

Poague, L.A. Howard Hawks, 1982: CIP t.p. (Howard Hawks) galley (Howard Winchester Hawks)

IMDB, Jan. 7, 2011 (Howard Hawks; Howard Winchester Hawks; b. May 30, 1896 in Goshen, Ind.; d. Dec. 26, 1977 in Palm Springs, Calif.; director and producer)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Collection on Howard Hawks, date of production not identified

 Series
Identifier: MSS 2544 Series H6
Scope and Contents

Contains a reproduction of a portrait flyer used to publicize Fox director Howard Hawks.

Dates: date of production not identified

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