Robert Mintz

Robert Mintz
Born	(1897-04-04)April 4, 1897 New York City, U.S.
Died	May 9, 1971(1971-05-09) (aged 74) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	film producer
Known for	work with Frank Buck
Spouse	Hannah Mintz

Robert Mintz (April 4, 1897 – May 9, 1971) was a producer of the Frank Buck film serial Jungle Menace.[1]^[failed verification]

Early years

Robert Mintz was the son of Aaron Mintz, a men's clothing merchant, and Ray Mintz, Russian immigrants. He was born and grew up in New York City.

Career

In 1934, Mintz's company, Exploitation Pictures, produced the Exploitation film Enlighten Thy Daughter (alternate title Blind Fools), starring Claire Whitney and Charles Eaton.[2] At the same time, Mintz formed a partnership with Louis Weiss to film direct adaptations of Broadway productions.[3] Two of their films were Drums O' Voodoo (1934) and Before Morning.

Work with Frank Buck

In 1937, Mintz and Weiss produced the Frank Buck serial Jungle Menace.

Later life

Mintz worked as a theater manager, according to the 1940 US Census. He died in New York City aged 74.

References

1. Lehrer, Steven (2006). Bring 'Em Back Alive: The Best of Frank Buck. Texas Tech University press. pp. x–xi. ISBN 0-89672-582-0.
2. Eric Schaefer. "Bold! Daring! Shocking! True!": a history of exploitation films, 1919-1959. Duke University Press 1999 p 353
3. Richard Koszarski. Hollywood on the Hudson: film and television in New York from Griffith to Sarnoff. Rutgers University Press. 2008 p 302