James R. Quirk Net Worth is
$300,000
James R. Quirk Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
James R. Quirk (September 4, 1884 - August 1, 1932) was an American magazine editor of Irish descent. Quirk was the vice president and editor of Photoplay Magazine, one of the earliest film or fan magazines and particularly popular in the silent film era. Quirk had been with the magazine since its founding in 1911. Quirk's magazine had many popular rivals such as Motion Picture Magazine, Modern Screen, Classic Screen, Screenland etc.Quirk had also been editor of the first Washington Times prior to his involvement with Photoplay and editor of the periodical Popular Mechanics during his involvement with Photoplay. For two years(1928–30) he was publisher of The Smart Set magazine.He was the uncle of Lawrence J. Quirk who gave out an award in James's memory that covered many aspects of the film business.
| Date Of Birth | September 4, 1884 |
| Died | 1932-08-01 |
| Place Of Birth | Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
| Spouse | Elizabeth North |
| Children | James, Jean, Frances |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
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| 1 | A hard drinking Irishman from Boston, he was known as 'Father of the Fans' for developing the magazine 'Photoplay' . He invented the cover headline, and his stories about film stars, although employing a come-on lead, were essentially accurate. He also wrote indignant editorials, focusing on Hollywood issues. |
