He was trained at Fort George G. Meade, where he was trained as an "Airplane Engine Mechanic, a Film Editor, Motion Picture Cutter, Public Relations Man or Playwright (Motion Picture Writer) or Reporter".
Dia dilatih di Fort George G. Meade, di mana dia dilatih sebagai "Mekanik Mesin Pesawat, Editor Film, Pemotong Gambar Gerak, Public Relations Man atau Playwright (Penulis Gambar Film) atau Reporter".