About Wells Root
Lived 1900 – 1993 (aged 92). Wells Root was an American film director, screenwriter and lecturer.
Wells Crosby Root (March 21, 1900 – March 9, 1993) was an American screenwriter and lecturer. In the mid-1930s he was involved with the Screen Writers Guild and in the 1950s the University of Southern California asked him to teach Film and Television Writing Technique, where he worked during the next twenty years. He co-authored the 1939 comedy play As You Are with Hugh Mills.
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Who was Wells Root?
American film director and screenwriter (1900-1993)
When was Wells Root born?
Wells Root was born on 21 March 1900 in Buffalo.
When did Wells Root die?
Wells Root died on 9 March 1993 in Los Angeles.
What was Wells Root's occupation?
Wells Root was a film director, screenwriter and lecturer.
What nationality was Wells Root?
Wells Root was American.
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