Edwin H. Knopf

From Wikipedia the free encyclopedia Edwin H Knopf November 11 1899 December 27 1981 was an American film producer film director and screenwriter He was born in New York City and went to work early in his life in the editorial department of his brother Alfred A Knopfs publishing business 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 BFs Daughter 1948 Malaya 1949 The Law and the Lady producer and director 1951 Lili 1953 and The Glass Slipper 1955 Sketches of Edwins 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