Biography
Jerome Chodorov (August 10, 1911 β September 12, 2004) was an American playwright, librettist, and screenwriter. He co-wrote the book with Joseph A. Fields for the original Broadway musical Wonderful Town starring Rosalind Russell. The musical was based on short stories by Ruth McKenney. Chodorov was born in New York City, and entered journalism in the 1930s. He is best known for his 1940 play My Sister Eileen, its 1942 screen adaptation, and the musical Wonderful Town, which was based on his play. Joseph A. Fields was his frequent collaborator. The writing team also adapted Sally Benson's short stories as the play and film Junior Miss. Chodorov was Hollywood blacklisted during the McCarthy era.His brother, Edward Chodorov (1904β1988), was also a playwright, author of the perennial favorite of amateur groups, Kind Lady.
Filmography
all 28
Movies 27
Writer 26
TV Shows 1
Wonderful Town (2018)
A Talent for Murder (1983)
Lucky Luciano (1973)
Tiki Tiki (1971)
Angeklagter: Onkel Daniel (1964)
Happy Anniversary (1959)
Wonderful Town (1958)
The Tunnel of Love (1958)
DuPont Show of the Month (1957)
My Sister Eileen (1955)
The Man from Texas (1948)
Those Endearing Young Charms (1945)
Junior Miss (1945)
The Memphis Belle: A Story of a Flying Fortress (1944)
My Sister Eileen (1942)
Murder in the Big House (1942)
Louisiana Purchase (1941)
Dulcy (1940)
Two Girls on Broadway (1940)
The Mad Empress (1939)
Conspiracy (1939)
Rich Man, Poor Girl (1938)
Reported Missing (1937)
All Over Town (1937)
Devil's Playground (1937)
The Gentleman from Louisiana (1936)
Dancing Feet (1936)
The Case of the Lucky Legs (1935)
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Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1911-08-10
Deathday2004-09-12 (93 years old)
Birth PlaceNew York City, United States of America
SiblingsEdward Chodorov
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
AwardsEdgar Awards
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