Lewis, Roger C.

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Lewis (1918-1984) was a publicist with United Artists from 1952-1961 before becoming an independent motion picture producer. Among the pictures that he produced was "The Pawnbroker," which was released in 1965. The movie deals with a Polish immigrant who has survived the Nazi concentration camps and works in a pawnshop in Harlem, New York.

From the description of Papers, 1961-1965. (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 30802289

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creatorOf Lewis, Roger. Papers, 1961-1965. Univerisity of Wyoming. American Heritage Center.
referencedIn Pruitt, Ida. Papers, 1850s-1992 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940. Letter 1918 June 21, Staten Island [to] Roger Lewis, [New York City / Edwin Markham]. Wagner College, Horrmann Library
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associatedWith Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940. person
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United States
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Motion pictures
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Motion pictures producers and directors
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Birth 1937-10-15

English

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