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Arthur P. Jacobs (March 7, 1922 – June 27, 1973) was an American film producer. Prior to being a producer, he worked in various studios and was a press agent.
Arthur P. Jacobs is best known for producing the "Planet of the Apes" series. He bought the rights to Pierre Boulle's novel Monkey Planet in 1963. Many film studios passed on the project, stating that the concept was unfilmable.
Arthur P. Jacobs was an American film producer based out of Los Angeles, California. Jacobs had always loved watching movies, and he made them with the same devotion and enthusiasm.
Arthur P. Jacobs is best known for producing the "Planet of the Apes" series. He bought the rights to Pierre Boulle's novel Monkey Planet in 1963. Many film studios passed on the project, stating that the concept was unfilmable.
Aug 17, 2023 · Early on the morning of Wednesday, June 27, 1973, Arthur P. Jacobs had a heart attack in his sleep in his home and died, just three days after the end of the strike. Although just 51 years old, Jacobs had previously suffered a heart attack nearly seven years earlier in London, October 1966.
Jun 28, 1973 · HOLLYWOOD, June 27 (UPI) — Arthur P. Jacobs, the film producer, died today, appar ently of a heart attack. He was 51 years old. He leaves his widow, the for mer actress Natalie Trundy. Also...
Arthur P. Jacobs (March 7, 1922 – June 27, 1973) was a press agent turned film producer responsible for such films in the 1960s and 1970s as the Planet of the Apes series, Doctor Dolittle, Goodbye, Mr. Chips, Play It Again, Sam and Tom Sawyer through his company APJAC Productions.
