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Polly James

American screenwriter

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About Polly James

Polly James was an American writer and screenwriter.

Polly James was an American screenwriter and TV writer active in the 1940s and 1950s. Much of her work was in the Western genre. For many years she lived with sculptor Nína Sæmundsson on Camrose Drive near the Hollywood Bowl.

She was a member of the Screen Writers Guild.

Selected filmography

Television Sugarfoot (1 episode; 1959) Casey Jones (1 episode; 1957) The Adventures of Jim Bowie (3 episodes; 1957) Annie Oakley (1 episode; 1956) The Roy Rogers Show (1 episode; 1956) The Adventures of Champion (1 episode; 1956) The Millionaire (1 episode; 1955) The Gene Autry Show (5 episodes; 1950–52) The Lone Ranger (3 episodes; 1949–50)

Film The Redhead from Wyoming (1953) The Raiders (1952) Mrs. Parkington (1944)

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Important facts

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Polly James?

American screenwriter

What was Polly James's occupation?

Polly James was a writer and screenwriter.

What nationality was Polly James?

Polly James was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Polly James

· Wikidata: Q60774557

· DBpedia: Polly James (screenwriter)

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