About Day Keene
Lived 1904 – 1969 (aged 64). Day Keene was an American writer, screenwriter and science fiction writer.
Gunard Hjertstedt (March 28, 1904 – January 9, 1969), better known by pen name Day Keene, was an American novelist, short story writer and radio and television scriptwriter. Keene wrote over 50 novels and was the head writer for radio soap operas Little Orphan Annie and Kitty Keene, Inc. Several of his novels were adapted into movies, including Joy House (MGM, 1964) and Chautauqua, released as The Trouble with Girls (MGM, 1969).
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Who was Day Keene?
American writer and screenwriter (1904-1969)
When was Day Keene born?
Day Keene was born on 28 March 1904 in Chicago.
When did Day Keene die?
Day Keene died on 9 January 1969 in Hollywood.
What was Day Keene's occupation?
Day Keene was a writer, screenwriter and science fiction writer.
What nationality was Day Keene?
Day Keene was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Day Keene. https://biography.guide/day-keene/
MLA: "Day Keene." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/day-keene/.
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