Marcus Loew
Marcus Loew (/loʊ/; May 7, 1870 – September 5, 1927) was an American business magnate and a pioneer of the motion picture industry who formed Loew's Theatres and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio (MGM).
Marcus Loew | |
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Loew in 1910 | |
| Born | May 7, 1870 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 5, 1927 (aged 57) Glen Cove, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | Austrian-American |
| Occupation | Film exhibitor |
| Known for | Founder of Loews Inc. |
| Title | President |
| Successor | Nicholas Schenck |
| Spouse | Carrie Loew |
| Children | 2, including David |
| Family | Arthur Loew Jr. (grandson) Adolph Zukor (son’s father-in-law) |
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