Edwin H. Knopf (November 11, 1899 – December 27, 1981) was an American film producer, film director, and screenwriter.
Biography He was born in New York City and went to work early in his life in the editorial department of his brother Alfred A. Knopf's publishing business.Ephraim Katz, The Film Encyclopedia, First Edition (New York: Thomas Y. Crowell Co., 1979)
After trying his hand at acting, Edwin turned to producing in 1928. Soon after being involved in several hit plays, he moved to Hollywood and found work as a director and screenwriter. Among his films as a director was Paramount on Parade (1930). As a producer, he was involved in the making of such films as B.F.'s Daughter (1948), Malaya (1949), The Law and the Lady (producer and director, 1951), Lili (1953), and The Glass Slipper (1955).
Sketches of Edwin's early life in Italy are included in the book he wrote with his wife Mildred O. Knopf, The Food of Italy and How To Prepare It (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1964).
Selected filmography Paramount on Parade (1930) - director The Rebel (1932) - director The Seventh Cross (1944) - producer The Sailor Takes a Wife (1945) - producer The Valley of Decision (1945) - producer The Secret Heart (1946) - producer Cynthia (1947) - producer B.F.'s Daughter (1948) - producer Malaya (1949) - producer Edward, My Son (1949) - producer The Law and the Lady (1951) - producer, director Night Into Morning (1951) - producer Mr. Imperium (1951) - producer Fearless Fagan (1952) - producer Lili (1953) - producer Scandal at Scourie (1953) - producer The Great Diamond Robbery (1954) - producer The King's Thief (1955) - producer The Glass Slipper (1955) - producer Diane (1956) - producer Gaby (1956) - producer Tip on a Dead Jockey (1957) - producer The Vintage (1957) - producer Rendezvous (1960–61) - producer
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External links
Edwin H. Knopf at TCMDB Obituary at The New York Times