Joseph Hergesheimer
Born: February 15, 1880
Died: April 25, 1954
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died: April 25, 1954
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
From Wikipedia
Joseph Hergesheimer (February 15, 1880 – April 25, 1954) was
a prominent American writer of the early 20th century known for his
naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the very wealthy.
His short story "Tol'able David" was made into a
highly successful and acclaimed 1921 silent film. Other notable film
adaptations include Java Head (US, 1923), The Bright Shawl (US, 1923), Wild
Oranges (1924), and Cytherea (1924), and Java Head (UK, 1934). Eight films and
one television special were adapted from Hergesheimer's work.
Hergesheimer died in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He is buried
at Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester, Pennsylvania next to his wife Dorothy
(1884-1969).
Joseph Hergesheimer (February 15, 1880 – April 25, 1954) was
a prominent American writer of the early 20th century known for his
naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the very wealthy.
His short story "Tol'able David" was made into a
highly successful and acclaimed 1921 silent film. Other notable film
adaptations include Java Head (US, 1923), The Bright Shawl (US, 1923), Wild
Oranges (1924), and Cytherea (1924), and Java Head (UK, 1934). Eight films and
one television special were adapted from Hergesheimer's work.
Hergesheimer died in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He is buried
at Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester, Pennsylvania next to his wife Dorothy
(1884-1969).
Movies for Joseph Hergesheimer...
Title: Camille: The Fate of a Coquette
Character: Spirit of Valentino
Released: January 1, 1926
Type: Movie
A home movie version of the Dumas play. A young woman becomes a courtesan and tragedy befalls her. Appearances are made by many socialites of 1920s Paris and New York.
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