Gene Levitt (May 28, 1920 - November 15, 1999) was an American film writer, producer and director. He was born in New York City and was named Eugene by his parents Charles and Teresa Levitt. He had an older sister, Betty Ruth. His mother died when Gene was about 12 years old. His father subsequently married Ida. Gene's first great adventure was traveling to the West to attend the University of Wyoming where he was graduated. He remained a proud and involved alumnus his entire life. May 28 is the 148th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (149th in leap years). ... 1920 (MCMXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar) // Events January January 7 - Forces of Russian White admiral Kolchak surrender in Krasnoyarsk. ... November 15 is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 46 days remaining. ... 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Following graduation he moved to Chicago where he worked as a newspaper reporter until enlisting in the United States Marine Corps