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Joseph Hergesheimer

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Directed movies: 0Directed series: 0All crew credits: 8

TMDB ID: 1298631

IMDb ID: nm0378947

Known for: Writing

Born: February 15, 1880

Died: April 25, 1954

Age: 74

Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1921 - 1934

Years active: 14

Average TMDB rating: 7.02

Wikidata: Q5802152

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Biography

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).

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