Nationality: American
Birthdate: 11/07/1909
Birthplace: Queens, New York, USA
Death Date: 11/01/1984
Drama critic turned playwright who went to Hollywood in 1932 and wrote several delightful comedies including "Bachelor Mother" (1939) and "The Devil and Miss Jones" (1941).
1928
Joined New York-based "World" as copy boy then assistant to drama editor
1929
Drama editor and critic for Evening Graphic
1930
Columnist for Exhibitors Herald-World; then to Hollywood working in Warner Bros. Publicity department
1930
Signed contract as screenwriter with Columbia
1937
First film as producer (for MGM) "Big City"
