Biography
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Joseph Hergesheimer (February 15, 1880 β 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).
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Filmography
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Java Head (1934)
Movie
Writer
The Woman I Stole (1933)
Movie
Writer
Tol'able David (1930)
Movie
Spirit of Valentino
Camille: The Fate of a Coquette (1926)
Movie
Writer
Flower of Night (1925)
Movie
Writer
Cytherea (1924)
Movie
Writer
Wild Oranges (1924)
Movie
Writer
The Bright Shawl (1923)
Movie
Writer
Java Head (1923)
Movie
Writer
Tol'able David (1921)
Movie
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1880-02-15
Deathday1954-04-25 (74 years old)
Birth PlacePhiladelphia, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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