William Fox

Background

Fox, William was born on January 1, 1879 in Tulchva, Hungary. Son of Michael and Anna (Freid) Fox.

Education

Brought to the United States in infancy. Educational public schools, New York City.

Career

Began as theatrical manager, Brooklyn, 1904. Later president Fox Circuit of Theatres, Fox Film Corporation. Produced Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, Dickens’ Tale of Two Cities, Romeo and Juliet, A Daughter of the Gods, Salome, Cleopatra, Evangeline, Over the Hill, Queen of Sheba, et cetera

Chairman theatrical team American Red Cross drive, 1917.

Chairman theatrical and motion picture committee United War Work Campaign Fund drive, 1918.

Achievements

• William Fox has been listed as a noteworthy film producer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason, K. of Philisophy.

Connections

Married Eva Leo, January 1, 1900.

Father:

Michael Fox

Mother:

Anna (Freid) Fox

Spouse:

Eva Leo

References

• Upton Sinclair Presents William Fox
  1933
• A million and one nights;: A history of the motion picture
  1926