Asher, Irving, 1903-1985

Irving Asher, a motion picture producer, was associated with the London studios of Warner Brothers and Columbia in the 1930s and early 1940s. In 1945 he was president of Rainbow Productions and in the late 1950s was with TCF Television Productions. His pictures included "Elephant Walk" which starred Elizabeth Taylor. Asher was a personal friend of Louis Mountbatten, former New York City Mayor James Walker, and actor Errol Flynn. He was married to silent film actress Laura La Plante. He was also a collector of U.S. Presidential memorabilia.

From the description of Papers, 1880-1975. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 30407397