Leo Spitz Explained

Leo Spitz (1888, Chicago–April 16, 1956^[1]) was an American film executive, best known for running International Pictures with William Goetz. When International merged with Universal Studios to form Universal-International in 1946, Spitz and Goetz ran the studio together.^[2] From 1950 to 1956 he owned a home in Palm Springs, California.^[3] He was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California.^[4]

Notes and References

1. News: Leo Spitz, Former RKO Head, Dies . 25 August 2022 . Pensacola News Journal . 17 April 1956.
2. http://universal.filmmakersdestination.com/about-us/ "About Us" at Universal website
3. Book: Meeks. Eric G.. The Best Guide Ever to Palm Springs Celebrity Homes. 2012. Horatio Limburger Oglethorpe. 978-1479328598. 117, 128.
4. https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=DS19560417.2.139&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------1 Desert Sun