Biography
Ernest Pascal (January 11, 1896 β November 4, 1966) was an English-born American screenwriter, author, playwright, and poet. Originally an author, he became involved in the film industry when his novels began to be optioned into films during the silent era of film, although his career was mostly during the sound era. In addition, he penned several Broadway plays as well. He married the daughter of famed cartoonist George Herriman, Barbara, and they had one daughter prior to Barbara's death from complications from surgery in 1939.In 1947, Pascal was hired by RKO Pictures to write a story based on the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1804. However, Warner Brothers procured the rights to the script, but when production was delayed, it was eventually permanently shelved after Paramount produced their 1955 film based on the same event entitled, The Far Horizons.
Filmography
all 35
Movies 35
Writer 34
Destiny (1944)
Jack London (1943)
Kidnapped (1938)
Grand Canary (1934)
The Spy (1931)
Born to Love (1931)
Fair Warning (1931)
Interference (1928)
The Savage (1926)
Chastity (1923)
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1896-01-11
Deathday1966-11-04 (70 years old)
Birth PlaceLondon, England, UK
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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