James Hill (producer)

James Hill (August 1, 1916 – January 11, 2001) was an American film producer in the 1950s and 1960s. He joined Hecht-Hill-Lancaster Productions as a producer with Harold Hecht and Burt Lancaster after working with them as co-screenwriter on His Majesty O'Keefe.[1] Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the fifth (and final) husband of Rita Hayworth from 1958 to 1961.[2][3] Like Hayworth, he developed Alzheimer's disease. He died in Santa Monica, California.[4]

James Hill
Hill with wife actress Rita Hayworth in 1958
BornAugust 1 1916
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
DiedJanuary 11 2001 (aged 84)
Santa Monica, California, United States
OccupationFilm producer
Spouse(s)Rita Hayworth

Filmography
Year Title Notes
1954 His Majesty O'Keefe Screenwriter[5]
1954 Vera Cruz Producer[5]
1956 Trapeze Producer[5]
1957 The Bachelor Party Producer[5]
1957 The Sweet Smell of Success Executive producer[5]
1960 The Unforgiven Producer[5]
1961 The Happy Thieves Executive producer[5]

References
  1. "4 Time Loser Rita To Try Again: Barbara Eyes 7th". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Associated Press. November 12, 1957.
  2. "Rita Hayworth Becomes Mrs. Hill". Lodi News-Sentinel. Associated Press. February 3, 1958.
  3. "Rita Sheds No. 5 But No Tears". The Miami News. Associated Press. September 7, 1961.
  4. "Producer James Hill dies at 85". January 16, 2001.
  5. "James Hill". AFI Catalog of Feature Films. American Film Institute. Retrieved 2018-03-11.


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