About Delos W. Lovelace
Lived 1894 – 1967 (aged 72). Delos W. Lovelace was an American writer, journalist, novelist, biographer and science fiction writer.
Delos Wheeler Lovelace (December 2, 1894 – January 17, 1967) was an American novelist who authored the original novelization of the film King Kong published in 1932 by Grosset & Dunlap, slightly before the film was released. The story was also serialized in 2 parts in February and March 1933 by Walter Ripperger (credited to Edgar Wallace) for Mystery magazine. Lovelace was a reporter for the New York Daily News and New York Sun in the 1920s.
He authored some two dozen books, including a biography of football coach Knute Rockne and one of Dwight D. Eisenhower. He co-authored three books with his wife.
Personal life He was the husband of Maud Hart Lovelace, author of the Betsy-Tacy books for young readers; they had one daughter, Merian (January 18, 1931 — September 25, 1997).
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Who was Delos W. Lovelace?
American novelist and biographer (1894-1967)
When was Delos W. Lovelace born?
Delos W. Lovelace was born on 2 December 1894 in Brainerd.
When did Delos W. Lovelace die?
Delos W. Lovelace died on 17 January 1967 in Los Angeles.
What was Delos W. Lovelace's occupation?
Delos W. Lovelace was a writer, journalist, novelist, biographer and science fiction writer.
What nationality was Delos W. Lovelace?
Delos W. Lovelace was American.
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