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Arthur P. Jacobs (March 7, 1922 – June 27, 1973) was a film producer. Prior to being a producer, he worked in various studios and was a press agent.Beginning in 1963 until his death, he was responsible for film productions such as the Planet of the Apes series, Doctor Dolittle, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Play It Again, Sam and Tom Sawyer through his company APJAC Productions.
- March 7, 1922, Los Angeles, California, US
- Film producer
- June 27, 1973 (aged 51), Los Angeles, California, US
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APJAC International Productions was a movie production company founded in 1956 by Arthur P. Jacobs, who already headed his own publicity agency, The Arthur P. Jacobs Co., Inc.[1][2] APJAC's first production was What a Way to Go!, directed by J. Lee Thompson. The 1964 comedy was initially intended as a vehicle for Marilyn Monroe, before her death in August 1962 left the role to Shirley MacLaine ...
Jul 6, 2005 · This final draft was submitted by Serling to APJAC Productions long before Wilson ever signed onto the project. But, by the time Planet of the Apes opened in theaters three years later, instead of a screen adaptation of Boulle’s thoughtful, provoking drama, the film had been turned into a full-fledged action/adventure.
6 days ago · APJAC Productions. The movie was based on a 1963 satirical novel by the French author Pierre Boulle, who also wrote the novel “The Bridge on the River Kwai.” Rod Serling, the creator of the ...
Jacob's APJAC productions brought the budget estimate down to $5.8 million and produced a screen test starring Heston as astronaut Thomas and Edward G. Robinson as the orangutan Doctor Zaius. The test utilized paintings to depict major scenes which led up to the filmed confrontation between Heston and Robinson, which was written by Serling and ...
Jul 10, 2017 · The first film in the sci-fi franchise was produced by Arthur P. Jacobs and his Apjac Productions, and faced challenges with makeup, costumes, and art direction. The filmmakers feared that audiences would not take seriously the idea of apes ruling over humans.
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