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Film Pioneer, Studio Executive, Film Producer. Co-founder of Universal Pictures. Born Adam Kessel Jr., he frequently partnered with executive Charles O. Baumann. With Carl Laemmle, Baumann & Mark M. Dintenfass, they created the Motion Pictures Sales and Distributing Company in 1910.
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Adam Kessel, Jr. (1866–1946) was a film company executive. He partnered with Charles Baumann in a series of film distribution and production companies. [1] Kessel was one of the founders of the New York Motion Picture Company in 1909. The Kay-Bee brand was based on Kessel and Baumann's last names.
May 20, 2016 · Born in Brooklyn of a mother who emigrated from Bavaria and a father who was the son of German immigrants, Adam Kessel (sometimes “Ad” or “Addison”) would grow up to be a leading pioneer in the production and distribution of motion pictures in the early years of the film business.
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Jul 19, 2008 · CYNTHIA KESSEL Obituary. Age 56. Loving wife of Tim. Dear mother of Timothy Jr. (Mindy Domke), Thomas (Michelle), Daniel, Amanda and Aimee. Grandmother of Hannah and Alistair.
