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Edwin J. Burke

Known for: Writing

Biography: 1889-08-30

Deathday: 1944-09-26 (55 years old)

Biography

Edwin J. Burke (August 30, 1889 – September 26, 1944) was an American screenwriter who was most known for writing some of Shirley Temple's earlier films.

He won an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay for the film Bad Girl.He was also a successful playwright.

He wrote the play that inspired the film This Thing Called Love.

Filmography

all 27

Movies 27

Writer 26

Edwin J. Burke

Biography

Filmography

all 27

Movies 27

Writer 26

Director 1

This Thing Called Love (1940)

Song and Dance Man (1936)

The Littlest Rebel (1935)

The Farmer Takes a Wife (1935)

One More Spring (1935)

Bright Eyes (1934)

Now I'll Tell (1934)

Paddy the Next Best Thing (1933)

Call Her Savage (1932)

Down To Earth (1932)

Dance Team (1932)

Sob Sister (1931)

Bad Girl (1931)

Young as You Feel (1931)

The Stolen Jools (1931)

Mr. Lemon Of Orange (1931)

The Man Who Came Back (1931)

It Might Be Worse (1931)

Man Trouble (1930)

Harmony at Home (1930)

This Thing Called Love (1929)

Love, Live & Laugh (1929)

Woman Trap (1929)

The Girl from Havana (1929)

Happy Days (1929)

Speakeasy (1929)

Not Quite Decent

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Information

Known ForWriting

GenderMale

Birthday1889-08-30

Deathday1944-09-26 (55 years old)

Birth PlaceAlbany, United States of America

CitizenshipsUnited States of America

AwardsAcademy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay

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Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1889-08-30

Deathday
1944-09-26 (55 years old)

Birth Place
Albany, United States of America

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay