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William Slavens McNutt

1885 – 1938

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Lived 1885 – 1938 (aged 52). William Slavens McNutt was an American screenwriter.

William Slavens McNutt (September 12, 1885 – January 25, 1938), was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 28 films between 1922 and 1939. He was nominated for an Academy Award on two occasions. At the 5th Academy Awards, he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Story for Lady and Gent. In 1936, he was nominated for Adapted Screenplay for the film The Lives of a Bengal Lancer. He was born in Urbana, Illinois and died in San Fernando, California.

Selected filmography The Wise Kid (1922) Tom Sawyer (1930) Dangerous Paradise (1930) Derelict (1930) Huckleberry Finn (1931) Lady and Gent (1932) The Lives of a Bengal Lancer (1935)

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Important facts

Born
12 September 1885, Urbana
Birth century
19th century
Died
25 January 1938, San Fernando
Occupation
Screenwriter
Nationality
United States

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Slavens McNutt?

screenwriter (1885-1938)

When was William Slavens McNutt born?

William Slavens McNutt was born on 12 September 1885 in Urbana.

When did William Slavens McNutt die?

William Slavens McNutt died on 25 January 1938 in San Fernando.

What was William Slavens McNutt's occupation?

William Slavens McNutt was a screenwriter.

What nationality was William Slavens McNutt?

William Slavens McNutt was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Slavens McNutt

· Wikidata: Q2580564

· DBpedia: William Slavens McNutt

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