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Karl R. Coolidge

1890 – 1964

American screenwriter and lepidopterist

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About Karl R. Coolidge

Lived 1890 – 1964 (aged 73). Karl R. Coolidge was an American screenwriter, entomologist, lepidopterist, film director and writer.

Karl R. Coolidge (March 29, 1890 – March 2, 1964) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 73 films between 1913 and 1935. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles, California.

Selected filmography The Flame of Youth (1917) Like Wildfire (1917) The Mysterious Outlaw (1917) The Spindle of Life (1917) Play Straight or Fight (1918) Ace High (1919) The Crow (1919) The Fighting Line (1919) The Gun Packer (1919) Kingdom Come (1919) The Lion Man (1919) The Moon Riders (1920) Nan of the North (1922) The Steel Trail (1923) The Fast Express (1924) Riders of the Plains (1924)

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Important facts

Born
29 March 1890, Scranton
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 March 1964, Los Angeles
Occupation
Screenwriter, entomologist, lepidopterist, film director, writer
Nationality
United States
Also known as
Karl Coolidge, Carl Coolidge, Carl R. Coolidge, K. R. Coolidge

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl R. Coolidge?

American screenwriter and lepidopterist (1890-1964)

When was Karl R. Coolidge born?

Karl R. Coolidge was born on 29 March 1890 in Scranton.

When did Karl R. Coolidge die?

Karl R. Coolidge died on 2 March 1964 in Los Angeles.

What was Karl R. Coolidge's occupation?

Karl R. Coolidge was a screenwriter, entomologist, lepidopterist, film director and writer.

What nationality was Karl R. Coolidge?

Karl R. Coolidge was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl R. Coolidge

· Wikidata: Q6372175

· DBpedia: Karl R. Coolidge

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