George Kirke Spoor

George Kirke Spoor (December 18, 1871 – 24 November 1953) was an early film pioneer who, with Gilbert M. "Broncho Billy" Anderson, founded Essanay Studios in Chicago in 1907. He was a founding partner of V-L-S-E, Incorporated, a film distribution firm, in 1915.

George Kirke Spoor
Spoor in 1919
Born(1871-12-18)December 18, 1871
DiedNovember 24, 1953(1953-11-24) (aged 81)
SpouseAda May Thompson (1877–1951)
ChildrenGertrude Keith Spoor (1893–1975)
Parent(s)Marvin Spoor (1839–1927)
Catherine Stressinger (1853–1947)
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