Kroger Babb
American film and TV producer (1906–1980) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Howard W. "Kroger" Babb (December 30, 1906 – January 28, 1980) was an American film producer and showman. His marketing techniques were similar to a travelling salesman's, with roots in the medicine show tradition. Self-described as "America's Fearless Young Showman",[1] he is best known for his presentation of the 1945 exploitation film Mom and Dad, which was added to the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress in 2005.
Kroger Babb | |
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Born | (1906-12-30)December 30, 1906 Lees Creek, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | January 28, 1980(1980-01-28) (aged 73) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
Occupation | Film producer |
Years active | 1938–1977 |
Spouse | Mildred Horn |
Babb was involved in the production and marketing of many films and television shows, promoting each according to his favorite marketing motto: "You gotta tell 'em to sell 'em."[2] His films ranged from sex education-style dramas to "documentaries" on foreign cultures, intended to titillate audiences rather than to educate them, maximizing profits via marketing gimmicks.