Herman Cohen(1925-2002)

James H. Nicholson approached him about being his partner in American Releasing Company (later American International Pictures). Cohen had to turn the offer down due to a commitment to United Artists. Nicholson then offered the position to a lawyer, Samuel Z. Arkoff. Many of Cohen's productions would be released through AIP.

[on working with Joan Crawford on Zirkus des Todes (1967)] When Joan arrived, she had four cases of 100-proof vodka with her, because that strength is unavailable in England. In spite of her sipping the vodka, she was very professional during "Berserk", and she never took a drink unless I okayed it. She always knew her lines and she was always on time--in fact, she came in very early in the morning to cook breakfast for anyone who had an early call. She was strong-willed and tough--but tough as she was, she could be reduced to tears at the drop of a hat, and there were scenes in our movie when she had to do just that.