Robert Presnell Sr. | |
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| Born | April 29, 1894 Lake View, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1969 (aged 74) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, screenwriter, filmmaker |
| Children | Robert Presnell Jr. |
Robert Presnell Sr. (April 29, 1894 – February 12, 1969) was an American journalist, screenwriter, and filmmaker who worked on Hollywood films, made war propaganda films for the military during World War II, and worked on documentaries. He was the father of Robert Presnell Jr.
He served in the signal corps during World War II. He lauded the value and experiences of war time filmmakers.[1]
At the 14th Academy Awards, he was nominated for an Academy Award in the category Best Story for the film Meet John Doe.[2]
- ^ Banks, Miranda J. (January 14, 2015). The Writers: A History of American Screenwriters and Their Guild. Rutgers University Press. p. 87. ISBN 9780813571409 – via Google Books.
- ^ "The 14th Academy Awards (1942) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved December 22, 2024.