Award
Academy Honorary Award
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George K. Spoor
1871-12-18 – 1953-11-24
Life & Legacy
George Kirke Spoor (December 18, 1871 – 24 November 1953) was an early film pioneer who, with Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson, founded Essanay Studios in Chicago in 1907. He was a founding partner of V-L-S-E, Incorporated, a film distribution firm, in 1915.
Occupation & Career
film director, film producer, inventor
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Academy Honorary Award
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Academy Honorary Award
Verified Legacy Record
Sources & Provenance
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