About Basil Dickey
Lived 1880 – 1958 (aged 77). Basil Dickey was an American screenwriter.
Basil Dickey (November 23, 1880 – June 17, 1958) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for more than 140 films between 1916 and 1958. He was born in Illinois and died in Long Beach, California. His brother was playwright and screenwriter Paul Dickey.
Selected filmography
The Secret Kingdom (1916) In Search of a Thrill (1923) Driftin' Thru (1926) The Frontier Trail (1926) Wolf's Trail (1927) A Final Reckoning (1928) Thunder Riders (1928) The Fearless Rider (1928) The Tip Off (1929) The Lost Special (1932) The Secrets of Wu Sin (1932) The New Adventures of Tarzan (1935) Flash Gordon (1936) The Spider's Web (1938) Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe (1940) Daredevils of the West (1943) Secret Service in Darkest Africa (1943) The Masked Marvel (1943) Captain America (1944) Haunted Harbor (1944) Zorro's Black Whip (1944) Manhunt of Mystery Island (1945) Federal Operator 99 (1945) The Purple Monster Strikes (1945) The Phantom Rider (1946) King of the Forest Rangers (1946) Daughter of Don Q (1946) The Crimson Ghost (1946) Son of Zorro (1947) Jesse James Rides Again (1947) The Black Widow (1947) G-Men Never Forget (1948) Dangers of the Canadian Mounted (1948) Adventures of Frank and Jesse James (1948) The Rangers Ride (1948) Brand of Fear (1949) Federal Agents vs. Underworld, Inc (1949)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Basil Dickey?
screenwriter (1880–1958)
When was Basil Dickey born?
Basil Dickey was born on 23 November 1880 in Illinois.
When did Basil Dickey die?
Basil Dickey died on 17 June 1958 in Long Beach.
What was Basil Dickey's occupation?
Basil Dickey was a screenwriter.
What nationality was Basil Dickey?
Basil Dickey was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Basil Dickey. https://biography.guide/basil-dickey/
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