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Dorothy Kingsley (1909–1997)

Writer | Producer

Former comedy writer on radio (for Bob Hope, Edgar Bergen and others) who became a leading screenwriter (and sometimes an uncredited script rewriter) in Hollywood during the 1940's and 50's. She later created the Bracken's World TV series. See full bio »

Born:

in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 87) in Carmel, California, USA

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Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

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Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

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1994 Angels in the Outfield (1951 screenplay / screenplay)
 
1969-1970 Bracken's World (TV series)
– Miss Isabel Blue (1970) (creator)
– The Country Boy (1970) (creator)
– Will Freddy's Real Father Please Stand Up? (1970) (creator)
– A Score Without Strings (1970) (creator)
– Nude Scene (1970) (creator)
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1969 Debbie Reynolds and the Sound of Children (TV movie)
 
1967 Half a Sixpence (adaptation)
 
1967 Valley of the Dolls (screenplay)
 
1960 Pepe
 
1960 Can-Can (screenplay)
 
1959 Green Mansions (screenplay)
 
1957 Don't Go Near the Water
 
1957 Pal Joey (screenplay)
 
1955 Jupiter's Darling
 
1954 Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (screenplay)
 
1953 Kiss Me Kate (screenplay)
 
1953 Dangerous When Wet (writer)
 
1953 Small Town Girl (screenplay)
 
1952 When in Rome
 
1951 It's a Big Country (segment 7)
 
1951 Texas Carnival (screenplay / story)
 
1951 Angels in the Outfield (screenplay)
 
1950 Two Weeks with Love (screenplay)
 
1950 The Skipper Surprised His Wife
 
1949 Neptune's Daughter (screenplay)
 
1948 A Date with Judy (screenplay)
 
1948 On an Island with You (screen play)
 
1946 Easy to Wed (adaptation)
 
1944 Bathing Beauty (screenplay)
 
1944 Broadway Rhythm (screenplay)
 
1943 Girl Crazy (contributing writer - uncredited)
 
1943 Best Foot Forward (contributing writer - uncredited)
 
1942 Here We Go Again (material: Edgar Bergen)
 
1941 Look Who's Laughing (material for Edgar Bergen)
 
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1969 Bracken's World (TV series) (producer)
 
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1998 The 70th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself (Memorial Tribute)
 
1997 Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' (TV documentary short)
Herself
 
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I never think of myself as a real writer. I only wrote because I I needed the money. See more »

Trivia:

She and her husband were among the earliest vinters in the Carmel Valley Wine region. They created the first vineyard there in 1968. See more »

Star Sign:

Libra