Joseph Hergesheimer
Age: N/A | From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Movie Involvements: 9
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Most Famous Work
Biography
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).
Most Famous Work
Tol'able David
(1921) Short Story
The Bright Shawl
(1923) Story
Java Head
(1934) Novel
Wild Oranges
(1924) Writer
Tol'able David
(1930) Novel
Cytherea
(1924) Novel
Flower of Night
(1925) Story
The Woman I Stole
(1933) AuthorActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
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| 1926 | N/A | |
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Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
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| 1934 | Novel | |
| 1933 | Author | |
| 1930 | Novel | |
| 1925 | Story | |
| 1924 | Novel | |
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| 1923 | Story | |
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| 1921 | Short Story | |
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