Charles Brackett

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Nationality: American
Birthdate: 11/26/1892
Birthplace: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA
Death Date: 03/09/1969

biography

A drama critic for THE NEW YORKER with several published novels to his name, Brackett signed on as staff writer with Paramount Pictures in 1935. His screenplays were generally unexceptional until, in 1938, he teamed up with Billy Wilder. The effective combination of Brackett producing, Wilder directing and the two sharing the screenplay credit generated a string of acclaimed films including multiple Oscar-winners "The Lost Weekend" (1945) and "Sunset Boulevard" (1950).

milestones

Year
Milestone
 
Served with US military in France during WWI
1920 
Began practicing law
1925 
First film credit (from story), "Tomorrow's Love"
1932 
Went to Hollywood for six-week contract with Paramount; remained with company until 1950
1935 
First film as co-writer, "Enter Madame!"
Continued

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