Theodore St. John
Theodore St John (1906–1956) was an American writer, actor and director of films, radio and theatre. In 1953 he won a Best Motion Picture Story Oscar for 1952's The Greatest Show on Earth. His win was shared with Fredric M. Frank and Frank Cavett.[1]
He served in the army from 1942 to 1946. He died in 1956 of self-inflicted stab wounds.[2][3]
Select credits
[edit]- Ghosts (1927) - actor in Broadway production[4]
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) - screenplay
- Fort Algiers (1953) - screenplay
References
[edit]- ^ "The 25th Academy Awards (1953) Nominees and Winners". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
- ^ Special to The New York Times. (1956, Jan 10). "ACTOR-WRITER ENDS LIFE IN A HOSPITAL" New York Times
- ^ "AUTHOR ENDS LIFE; WON 1953 ACADEMY AWARD FOR MOVIE" (1956, Jan 10). Chicago Daily Tribune
- ^ BROOKS, B. J. (1927, Jan 11). "'Ghosts', modern style". New York Times
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