Steve Trilling

Steve Trilling was a Hollywood executive, best known for being second in command to Jack L. Warner at Warner Bros in the 1940s through to 1960s. He replaced Hal Wallis after Wallis left the studio, although Trilling had less power than Wallis.[1]

Trilling joined Warners when it acquired Stanley Theatres in 1928. He was a casting director before becoming Jack Warner's executive assistant. In 1942 when Warner went into the army Trilling ran the studio on Warner's behalf.[2] Trilling became an associate executive producer in 1951 and a vice president in 1957.[3]

Trilling was replaced by William T. Orr as head of the movie making division in 1961.[4] He was fired from Warners in 1964.[5]According to the blog, Classic TV, shortly after being fired in 1964, Trilling committed suicide.

References

  1. ↑ The Hollywood Story by Joel Waldo Finler Wallflower Press, 2003 p 286 accessed 16 August 2014
  2. ↑ SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD: John Wayne to Appear With Jean Arthur in 'Cheyenne' -- Frank Ross to Direct ALEXIS SMITH SELECTED Gets Roles in Two Pictures at Warners -- Chandler in Cast of 'Rhythm' Parade' By Telephone to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 22 Sep 1942: 25.
  3. ↑ RITA HAYWORTH TO STAR IN MOVIE: Actress Will Replace Vivien Leigh in 'Separate Tables' for Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Of Local Origin By THOMAS M. PRYOR Special to The New York Times.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 25 Mar 1957: 20.
  4. ↑ Warners Promotes W.T. Orr Special to The New York Times.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 01 Mar 1961: 29.
  5. ↑ Entertainment: Dick Wesson Plans Film, TV Company Service Comedy Series and Screen Farce on His Slate Hopper, Hedda. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 13 Feb 1964: A8.
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