Lester F. Scott Jr.

1883–1954 (age 71)

film producer

Biography

Lester F. Scott Jr. helped shape the early years of American cinema by producing and distributing a steady stream of independent films, often working within the popular Western genre to bring rugged stories to audiences in the 1920s and 1930s.

He took pride in nurturing collaborations with actors, directors, and local crews, leaving behind a body of work that reflected both a love for storytelling and a commitment to the burgeoning film community before he was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery.

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