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Jack Townley

1897 – 1960

American screenwriter

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About Jack Townley

Lived 1897 – 1960 (aged 63). Jack Townley was an American screenwriter, film director and film screenwriter.

Jack Townley (March 3, 1897 – October 15, 1960) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for nearly 100 films between 1926 and 1957. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Selected filmography

The Twin Triggers (1926) The Wright Idea (1928) The Cohens and the Kellys in Atlantic City (1929) Smart Work (1931) Idle Roomers (1931) The Tamale Vendor (1931) Once a Hero (1931) Queenie of Hollywood (1931) One Quiet Night (1931) That's My Meat (1931) Up Pops the Duke (1931) Honeymoon Trio (1931) The Lure of Hollywood (1931) Windy Riley Goes Hollywood (1931) Crashing Hollywood (1931) Three Hollywood Girls (1931) Hollywood Lights (1932) Hollywood Luck (1932) Bridge Wives (1932) Keep Laughing (1932) Moonlight and Cactus (1932) Quality Street (1937) The Covered Trailer (1939) Ice-Capades (1940) The Pittsburgh Kid (1941) Joan of Ozark (1942) The Yellow Rose of Texas (1944) Faces in the Fog (1944) The Last Round-up (1947) The Blazing Sun (1950) Havana Rose (1951) Cuban Fireball (1951) The Fabulous Senorita (1952) The Disembodied (1957)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Townley?

American screenwriter

When was Jack Townley born?

Jack Townley was born on 3 March 1897 in Kansas City.

When did Jack Townley die?

Jack Townley died on 15 October 1960 in Los Angeles.

What was Jack Townley's occupation?

Jack Townley was a screenwriter, film director and film screenwriter.

What nationality was Jack Townley?

Jack Townley was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Townley

· Wikidata: Q6115518

· DBpedia: Jack Townley

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