Al Zimbalist
| Al Zimbalist | |
|---|---|
 On the set of Drums of Africa, 1963 | |
| Born |
Alfred Zimbalist March 3, 1910 Kiev, Russia |
| Died |
August 28, 1975 age 65 Los Angeles |
| Occupation | producer |
| Years active | 1951–1965 |
| Spouse(s) | Bernice Higgen |
| Children | Donald Zimbalist |
Alfred N. Zimbalist (March 3, 1910, Kiev, Russia – August 28, 1975, Los Angeles) was a producer of low-budget films such as Robot Monster, Monster from Green Hell, Cat Women of the Moon, Watusi and Baby Face Nelson.
Early years
Al Zimbalist was the son of Nuchim Zimbalist (Russian: Нухим Цимбалист), a New York dressmaking foreman, and Feiga Fannie Weiner. Zimbalist was one of four children and immigrated to the US, arriving November 13, 1911 aboard the SS Lituania.
Movie career
Zimbalist started his career in the film industry when he joined the Stanley-Warner Theatres home-office in New York in 1929, working as an editor for the company's house organ, The Warner Club News. At 19, Zimbalist was said to be one of the youngest editors in the industry.[1] During this time, he was co-author and director of the Warner Gaieties and later executive assistant to producer Edward L. Alperson.[2] Zimbalist continued producing company club events when he joined the publicity and advertising department at RKO-Pathe in 1931.[3]
Al Zimbalist was primarily known for B movies, science fiction, crime and horror.[4] Al Zimbalist's son, Donald R. Zimbalist (Feb 17, 1936 – Oct 6, 2004), was a frequent collaborator.
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References
- ↑ Warner Bros. Claims to Have Youngest Editors. Exhibitor's Herald World 24 August 1929, P. 46.
- ↑ International Motion Picture Almanac. Quigley Pub. Co., 1954. p322
- ↑ Al Zimbalist with Pathe. Motion Picture Herald 27 June 1931, P. 48.
- ↑ Tom Weaver, John Brunas, Michael Brunas. Interviews with B science fiction and horror movie makers. McFarland 2006 p63