Leon Barsha

Leon Barsha
BornDecember 26, 1905
Brooklyn, New York, United States
DiedNovember 13, 1964(1964-11-13) (aged 58)
Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Film producer, film editor, film director

Leon Barsha (December 26, 1905 – November 13, 1964) was an American film producer, editor and director. As a producer and director he was best known for making films in the Western genre.[1] In his later years he concentrated especially on editing.

Personal

Barsha was born in Manhattan, New York in 1905. He was married to Helen Barsha. They had a son, Tony, who became a playwright. Granddaughter Lili Barsha is an actor and writer.

The North Hollywood home of the Barshas was designed by the architect Richard Neutra in 1937.[2] The house has been restored twice and moved at least once, changing owners several times.[3]

He died in California on November 13, 1964.[4]

Filmography

As producer

As editor

As director

References

  1. ^ Renzi, Thomas C. (2005-12-27). Cornell Woolrich from Pulp Noir to Film Noir. ISBN 9780786423514.
  2. ^ Hines, Thomas S.; Neutra, Richard Joseph (January 1994). Richard Neutra and the Search for Modern Architecture: A Biography and History. ISBN 9780520085893.
  3. ^ "Vintage architecture -- Richard Neutra". 2008-11-13.
  4. ^ Smith, Fredrick Y., ed. (1971). "In Memoriam". ACE Second Decade Anniversary Book. American Cinema Editors, Inc. p. 73.
  5. ^ Rainey, Buck (January 1998). Western Gunslingers in Fact and on Film: Hollywood's Famous Lawmen and Outlaws. ISBN 9780786403967.
  6. ^ https://books.google.com/books?id=pgFfDQAAQBA [dead link]
  7. ^ a b Ankerich, Michael G. (2011-12-14). The Sound of Silence: Conversations with 16 Film and Stage Personalities Who Bridged the Gap Between Silents and Talkies. ISBN 9780786485345.
  8. ^ Morris, Oeter (1992-08-06). Embattled Shadows: A History of Canadian Cinema, 1895-1939. ISBN 9780773560727.
  9. ^ Slide, Anthony (1999). Actors on Red Alert: Career Interviews with Five Actors and Actresses Affected by the Blacklist. Scarecrow Press. p. 154. ISBN 9780810836495.
  10. ^ Pitts, Michael R. (2005-07-25). Poverty Row Studios, 1929-1940: An Illustrated History of 55 Independent Film Companies, with a Filmography for Each. ISBN 9780786423194.

Leon Barsha at IMDb