Will Jason

A struggling director in 1940s Hollywood races to make his mark with a series of short films for MGM, battling studio politics and fading public interest in the rapidly changing world of entertainment.

Born

June 23, 1910

Died

Feb 10, 1970

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Writer

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In short · Directed for three decades — 23 credits.

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Biography

Will Jason was an American film and television director active in the early 1940s. During this time, he directed several short films for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). His career contributed to the production of short-form content that was popular during the period, though he is not widely associated with major feature films. Jason's work is situated within the broader context of classic Hollywood's early efforts in both television and film production.

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