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David Hempstead

1909 – 1983

American screenwriter and film producer

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About David Hempstead

Lived 1909 – 1983 (aged 73). David Hempstead was an American screenwriter and film producer.

David Hempstead (October 2, 1909 - January 9, 1983) was an American film producer known for None but the Lonely Heart, The Sky's the Limit (1943), directed by Edward H. Griffith, and Joan of Paris (1942), directed by Robert Stevenson. He co-wrote the script of Hell and High Water (1954) alongside Jesse Lasky.

He produced with RKO and worked alongside Milton Holmes. He also produced Village Tale (1935), directed by John Cromwell and written by Allan Scott.

Filmography Producer The King and Four Queens (1956) Portrait of Jennie (1948) None But the Lonely Heart (1944) Tender Comrade (1943) The Sky's the Limit (1943) Mr. Lucky (1943) Flight for Freedom (1943) Joan of Paris (1942) Kitty Foyle (1940) It Could Happen to You (1939) Just Around the Corner (1938) Straight Place and Show (1938) Hold That Co-ed (1938) Little Miss Broadway (1938) Happy Landing (1938) Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937) Village Tale (1935) Murder on a Honeymoon (1935)

Writer Hell and High Water (1954) Finishing School (1934) Little Women (1933) Manhattan Tower (1932)

Director Banjo on My Knee (1936)

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Who was David Hempstead?

American screenwriter and film producer (1909-1983)

When was David Hempstead born?

David Hempstead was born on 2 October 1909 in Salt Lake City.

When did David Hempstead die?

David Hempstead died on 9 January 1983 in Los Angeles.

What was David Hempstead's occupation?

David Hempstead was a screenwriter and film producer.

What nationality was David Hempstead?

David Hempstead was American.

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· Wikipedia: David Hempstead

· Wikidata: Q1174711

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