Ernest Shipman

Ernest G. Shipman (December 16, 1871, in Shipman's Mills (now Almonte), Ontario, Canada – August 7, 1931, in New York City) was Canada's most successful film producer during the silent period. Shipman, whose nickname was "Ten Percent Ernie," made seven features from 1919 to 1923.

Ernest Shipman
Shipman, c.1924
Born(1871-12-16)December 16, 1871
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
DiedAugust 7, 1931(1931-08-07) (aged 59)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Alma materRyerson School
Occupation
Spouses
  • Roselle Knott
    (div. 1912)
  • Helen Barham
    (before 1931)
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