Leo C. Popkin (1914–2011) was a film director and producer in the United States. His brother Harry M. Popkin was the executive producer of Million Dollar Productions, a partnership that included Ralph Cooper. He managed African American movie theaters in Los Angeles. He is known for his gangster films. He and his brother Harry M. Popkin (1906 – October 7, 1991) worked on movies together.

Filmography

*'' The Flaming Crisis'' (1924), co-director *''

The Duke Is Tops ''The Duke Is Tops'' is a 1938 American musical film released by Million Dollar Productions and directed by William Nolte. The film was later released in 1944 under the title ''The Bronze Venus''. It features top-billed Lena Horne in her film ...

'' (1938), producer *'' Gang Smashers'' (1938), director *''

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'' (1939), director *'' While Thousands Cheer'' (1940), director *''

Four Shall Die ''Four Shall Die'' is a 1940 American supernatural crime film directed by William Beaudine. It features Dorothy Dandridge in her first credited film role. Plot Cast * Niel Webster as Pierre Touissant * Mantan Moreland as Beefus, Touissant's ...

'' (1940), co-director *'' My Dear Secretary'' (1948), producer *'' D.O.A.'' (1949), producer *''

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'' (1949), producer *''

Champagne for Caesar ''Champagne for Caesar'' is a 1950 American comedy film about a quiz show contestant directed by Richard Whorf from an original screenplay by Hans Jacoby and Fred Brady. It stars Ronald Colman, Celeste Holm, Vincent Price, Barbara Britton, and ...

'' (1950), co-producer *''

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'' (1951), co-director and co-producer

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Popkin, Leo C. 1914 births 2011 deaths Film directors from Los Angeles