About

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Birthday:
1880-02-15
Place of birth:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Joseph Hergesheimer

Overview

From Wikipedia

Joseph Hergesheimer (February 15, 1880 – April 25, 1954) was

a prominent American writer of the early 20th century known for his

naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the very wealthy.

His short story "Tol'able David" was made into a

highly successful and acclaimed 1921 silent film. Other notable film

adaptations include Java Head (US, 1923), The Bright Shawl (US, 1923), Wild

Oranges (1924), and Cytherea (1924), and Java Head (UK, 1934). Eight films and

one television special were adapted from Hergesheimer's work.

Hergesheimer died in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He is buried

at Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester, Pennsylvania next to his wife Dorothy

(1884-1969).

Known for

Acting
1926 Camille: The Fate of a Coquette Actor Spirit of Valentino 58
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Writing
1934 Java Head Writing Novel 59
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1933 The Woman I Stole Writing Author 58
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1930 Tol'able David Writing Novel 59
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1925 Flower of Night Writing Story N/A
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1924 Cytherea Writing Novel N/A
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1924 Wild Oranges Writing Writer 59
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1923 The Bright Shawl Writing Story N/A
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1923 Java Head Writing Novel N/A
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1921 Tol'able David Writing Short Story 59
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