Robert L. Lippert

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1909-03-31
Alameda, California, USA

Biography

Robert Lenard Lippert (March 31, 1909 – November 16, 1976) was an American film producer and cinema chain owner, also known as King of the Bs. President and COO of Lippert Theatres, Affiliated Theatres, and Transcontinental Theatres–all based in San Francisco–at his height, Lippert owned a chain of 139 movie theaters. He helped finance more than 300 films, including the directorial debuts of Samuel Fuller, James Clavell, and Burt Kennedy.

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#1Grand Canyon

Movie - 1949, 2h 15m as Producer Looking at Daily Rushes (uncredited)

10.0 / 10
ComedyWesternRomance

A film company is shooting a western on location when the star breaks his leg. A local mule herder, who had never acted before, is "shanghaied" into taking over the role. Complications ensue.

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