Joseph Hergesheimer
Sceneggiatore
15 febbraio 1880 — 25 aprile 1954 (74 anni)
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).
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).
Filmografia
| 1934 | Java Head · as Novel |
| 1924 |
| 1954 | Climax! · as Original Story |
| 1954 | Studio 57 · as Original Story |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars · as Story |
| 1948 | Actors Studio · as Story |
| 1933 | The Woman I Stole · as Author |
| 1923 | The Bright Shawl · as Story |
| 1921 | Tol'able David · as Short Story |