Joseph M. Schenck

1876 - 1961

Joseph M. Schenck

Russian-American media executive.

Was Joseph M. Schenck Jewish?
Yes, Joseph M. Schenck was Jewish.
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Co-founder of 20th Century Fox.

Schenck founded Twentieth Century Pictures with Darryl Zanuck in 1933, merging it with Fox Film Corporation in 1935. After becoming chairman of the newly formed 20th Century Fox, he was one of the most powerful and influential people in the film business.

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Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Year Published:
1934
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Source: Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Year Published:
1961
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