Cantwell, Alexander.

Dates:
Active 1950
Active 1977

Biographical notes:

Alexander Cantwell was a producer of television specials and and the head of television advertising at BSD Advertising Agencies. He had his own production company and did all his own staging and direction. His specialty was pageants and award shows such as the Miss and Mrs. America Pageants, the Clio Awards, and the American College Queen. He also produced music, sports, and drama television programs. These included the DuPont Show of the Month, Armstrong Circle Theater, and G.E. Theater He also produced the Republican Party conventions in election years, and over 1000 commercials.

From the description of Alexander Cantwell papers, 1950-1977. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 85630136

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Subjects:

  • Award presentations
  • Clio Awards
  • Pageants
  • Political conventions
  • Television
  • Television plays, American
  • Television producers and directors
  • Television scripts
  • Television specials

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  • United States (as recorded)