Jerry Tucker Shatz Papers

Jerry Tucker Shatz Papers

Schatz, Jerry

LAB 99-48

39.00 linear feet

1931-1943

1931-1987

Mass Media and Culture

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Jerome H. Schatz was a child actor of both film and radio during the 1930s and 1940s. Schatz, performing under the name Jerry Tucker, became the youngest actor ever placed under contract to Paramount studios. His most prominent role was as the spoiled rich kid in the Our Gang comedies. Schatz left show business to join the Navy and worked as engineer after World War II.

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