Arthur Hoerl
| Arthur Hoerl | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 17, 1891 New York, New York |
| Died |
February 6, 1968 (aged 76) Hollywood, California |
| Occupation | Screenwriter, film director |
| Years active | 1921-1968 |
| Spouse(s) | Florence Hoerl |
| Children | Gloria (b 1914), Arthur Jr (1921-1944) |
Arthur Hoerl (December 17, 1891 – February 6, 1968) was an American screenwriter and film director.
Early years
Hoerl was born in New York, son of Louis Hoerl, a German immigrant silver polisher, and Teresa Hoerl. Arthur completed three years of high school, according to the 1940 US Census.
Film career
He wrote for 150 films between 1921 and 1968. One of his most well known credits is co-writer for the film Tell Your Children (1936) which is now known as Reefer Madness. For Broadway, 1932, he wrote the play A Few Wild Oats.[1] He also directed four films between 1932 and 1934.
Death
Hoerl died in Hollywood, California.
Selected filmography
- The Devil's Chaplain (1929)
- Two Sisters (1929)
- Anne Against the World (1929)
- Before Morning (1933 - directed)
- Drums O' Voodoo (1934 - directed)
- The Lady in Scarlet (1935)
- Jungle Menace (1937)
- Cipher Bureau (1938)
- Isle of Destiny (1940)
- The Vigilante (1947)
- The Sea Hound (1947)
- Brick Bradford (1947)
- Superman (1948)
- Tex Granger (1948)
- She Shoulda Said No! (1949)
- King of the Congo (1952)
- Son of Geronimo (1952)
- The Lost Planet (1953)
References
- ↑ BROOKS ATKINSON. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 25 Mar 1932: 22
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