Anecdotes

One of the 36 founders of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)

Granddaughter appeared on "Pawn Stars" with a scrapbook of photos and his identification badge from Greenhouse blast, as well as other memorabilia. She sold his Eniwetok engraved Zippo lighter.

Has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Worked as writer/narrator for MGM's short subject unit from 1931.

Said to have been Louis B. Mayer's favorite writer.

Worked for Goldwyn from the late 1910's. Remained with the company after the merger with Metro at the newly-formed MGM, from 1924 to 1939.

Studied at the Philadelphia Art School.