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3 unusual facts about Jay Weston


Jay Weston

Weston then co-produced For Love of Ivy, the first major studio production to star two black actors (Sidney Poitier and Abbey Lincoln).

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While serving in the army during the Korean War, he was editor of a military newspaper, The Hialean, that received numerous prestigious recognitions, including three Army Commendation Medals.

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He also played a prominent role in Cinerama Inc., the company that created the Cinerama widescreen film process.



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