G. Allan Hancock

Allan Hancock

Allan Hancock — American businessman, philanthropist and expedition leader (1875–1965)

George Allan Hancock was the owner of the Rancho La Brea Oil Company. He inherited Rancho La Brea, including the La Brea Tar Pits which he donated to Los Angeles County. He also developed Hancock Park, Los Angeles. He was vice president of the Los Angeles Hibernian Bank, treasurer of the Los Angeles Symphony Association, and president of the Automobile Association of Southern California. He owned the Santa Maria Valley Railroad, established Rosemary Farm, and developed the Santa Maria Ice and Cold Storage Plant.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 4 films (1929) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).

Year ▼ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1929 A COCK AND BULL FIGHT IN MEXICO. G. Allan Hancock. 2 reels
1929 DEATH TRAP OF THE AGES. G. Allan Hancock. 2 reels
1929 OLD PANAMA. G. Allan Hancock. 1 reel
1929 THE FLIGHT OF THE SOUTHERN CROSS; or, THE FOUR HUMAN EAGLES. G. Allan Hancock. 4 reels