Walter DeLeon (May 3, 1884 – August 1, 1947) was an American screenwriter and playwright.[1][2][3]

Walter DeLeon
DeLeon from an ad for Democracy: The Vision Restored (1920)
Born(1884-05-03)May 3, 1884
Oakland, California, United States
DiedAugust 1, 1947(1947-08-01) (aged 63)
Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, playwright
Years active1912–1953

Biography

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Walter DeLeon was born on May 3, 1884, in Oakland, California. DeLeon made his playwright debut at Idora Park in Oakland.[4] He wrote for 69 films that were released between 1921 and 1953, and acted in one film. He died on August 1, 1947, in Los Angeles, California.

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  1. ^ "Movie Review THE SCREEN; Paramount Finds Comedy in 'The Cat and the Canary' 'Return of Doctor X' Is Shown at Criterion - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  2. ^ "Movie Review THE SCREEN; 'The Man Who Talked Too Much' Does So at the Strand 'Sailor's Lady' at the Roxy NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  3. ^ "Movie Review THE SCREEN; Danny Kaye Plays Double Role in 'Wonder Man,' New Film at Astor Jane Powell Star in Musical at the Gotham - NYTimes.com". The New York Times. Retrieved March 3, 2017.
  4. ^ "Idora Park to Vanish Subdivision to be Made". Oakland Tribune. December 10, 1928. p. 1. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
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