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Morris Gest(1881-1942)

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Morris Gest was born on 17 January 1881 in Vilnius, Russian Empire [now Lithuania]. He was an actor, known for Camille (1926) and John Miljan: Vitaphone Trailer Announcement - 'the Jazz Singer' (1927). He was married to Reina Belasco. He died on 16 May 1942 in New York, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 17, 1881
DiedMay 16, 1942(61)
BornJanuary 17, 1881
DiedMay 16, 1942(61)
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Known for

Ethel Barrymore in Camille (1926)
Camille
4.5
Short
  • Butter-and-Egg Man
  • 1926
Al Jolson in John Miljan: Vitaphone Trailer Announcement - 'the Jazz Singer' (1927)
John Miljan: Vitaphone Trailer Announcement - 'the Jazz Singer'
Short
  • Self
  • 1927

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Actor

  • Ethel Barrymore in Camille (1926)
    Camille
    4.5
    Short
    • Butter-and-Egg Man
    • 1926

Personal details

  • Born
    • January 17, 1881
    • Vilnius, Russian Empire [now Lithuania]
  • Died
    • May 16, 1942
    • New York, New York, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • Reina BelascoJune 1911 - May 16, 1942 (his death)
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
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    • 7 Articles

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    Broadway producer from 1912-1936.

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