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Percy Heath

1884 – 1933

American screenwriter and dramatist

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About Percy Heath

Lived 1884 – 1933 (aged 49). Percy Heath was an American screenwriter, journalist and playwright.

Percy Heath (January 30, 1884 – February 9, 1933) was an American screenwriter and playwright.

He was nominated at the 5th Academy Awards in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on the 1931 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. His nomination was shared with Samuel Hoffenstein.

During his career, Heath contributed to 50 films.

Partial filmography

Lasca (1919) Burnt Wings (1920) The Chorus Girl's Romance (1920) The March Hare (1921) One Wild Week (1921) Her Face Value (1921) The Love Charm (1921) First Love (1921) Her Gilded Cage (1922) The Impossible Mrs. Bellew (1922) Too Much Wife (1922) The Truthful Liar (1922) The Huntress (1923) Girls Men Forget (1924) Don't Tell Dad (1925) Good Morning, Madam! (1925) He Who Gets Smacked (1925) Let's Go, Gallagher (1925) A Roaring Adventure (1925) The Wyoming Wildcat (1925) The Dice Woman (1926) Forbidden Waters (1926) Fashions for Women (1927) Rolled Stockings (1927) The Sonora Kid (1927) Tell It to Sweeney (1927) Two Flaming Youths (1927) Half a Bride (1928) Red Hair (1928) Three Weekends (1928) Close Harmony (1929) The Man I Love (1929) The Border Legion (1930) Let's Go Native (1930) Only Saps Work (1930) Playboy of Paris (1930) Safety in Numbers (1930) Slightly Scarlet (1930) Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1931) Dude Ranch (1931) The Gang Buster (1931) The Stolen Jools (1931) No One Man (1932) From Hell to Heaven (1933)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Percy Heath?

American screenwriter and dramatist (1884–1933)

When was Percy Heath born?

Percy Heath was born on 30 January 1884 in Perry.

When did Percy Heath die?

Percy Heath died on 9 February 1933 in Hollywood.

What was Percy Heath's occupation?

Percy Heath was a screenwriter, journalist and playwright.

What nationality was Percy Heath?

Percy Heath was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Percy Heath

· Wikidata: Q3899703

· DBpedia: Percy Heath (screenwriter)

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