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Herbert John Yates (August 24, 1880 – February 3, 1966), a Hollywood mini-mogul, was the founder and President of Republic Pictures. With his contract, he had launched the film careers of such Western stars as Roy Rogers, Gene Autry, and John Wayne.
- Film production company founder, Studio executive, Film Producer
- February 3, 1966 (aged 85), Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
- Herbert John Yates, August 24, 1880, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Republic Pictures
IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Herbert J. Yates, the cigar-chomping force behind Republic Pictures, spent his early adulthood as a salesman for the American Tobacco Co. (and later, at age 23, for Liggett & Meyers as an account executive). At the beginning of World War I, Yates saw an opportunity to apply his hard-nosed business skills in the ...
- January 1, 1
- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- January 1, 1
- Sherman Oaks, California, USA
February 3, 1966 · Sherman Oaks, California, USA (undisclosed) Birth name. Herbert John Yates. Height. 5′ 4″ (1.63 m) Mini Bio. Herbert J. Yates, the cigar-chomping force behind Republic Pictures, spent his early adulthood as a salesman for the American Tobacco Co. (and later, at age 23, for Liggett & Meyers as an account executive).
- August 24, 1880
- February 3, 1966
Aug 27, 2010 · The head of the family, Herbert J. Yates, was the founder and president of Republic Pictures which produced movies in many genres, but were best known for westerns and dramas. Yates was born...
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Feb. 4 (AP)--Herbert J. Yates, who built Republic Studios on a film output that was largely "horse opera" -- with and without singing -- died here last eight. He was...
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif., Feb. 3 (AP)--Herbert J. Yates, 85 years old, retired president of Republic Pictures Corporation, died tonight at his home. View Full Article in Timesmachine »
US. Description. Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Herbert John Yates (second from right, smoking cigarette), founder and president of Republic Pictures, standing with three unknown men. Yates was head of Republic Pictures from 1935-1959. Text from original nitrate sleeve: Yates, H.J. Type. Image. Format.
