David Weisbart

Birth Name:

David Weisbart

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Producer, Editor, Writer

Died of a stroke at the age of 52 in Los Angeles shortly after making his last film, "Valley of the Dolls․"
Started his career in the film industry as an editor in 1942
Best remembered for producing the classic "Rebel Without a Cause" starring James Dean
In 1952, he signed a contract with Warner Bros․, making him the youngest producer under contract for the studio
Joined Twentieth Century Fox partway through 1956
Produced a 3-D film in 1953 called "Charge at Feather River" that featured many items flying at the audience
Produced a number of Elvis Presley films, including his first movie, "Love Me Tender․"

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