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(1891-1937) Screenwriter, comedy writer. Al Boasberg was born in Buffalo, New York, and died in Los Angeles, California.

Full Name

Al Boasberg

Locations

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Author's Timeline


1891

BIRTH

Al Boasberg was born Albert Isaac Boasberg in Buffalo, New York, on December 5, 1891.

1926

LITWORK

The General


Al Boasberg, Clyde Bruckman, Buster Keaton, Charles Henry Smith, and Paul Gerard Smith wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "The General."

1926

LITWORK

Battling Butler


Al Boasberg, Charles Henry Smith, Lex Neal, and Paul Gerard Smith wrote the screenplay for the 1926 film, "Battling Butler."

1927

LITWORK

Her Father Said No


Al Boasberg wrote the screenplay for the 1927 film, "Her Father Said No."

1927

LITWORK

California Or Bust


Al Boasberg and Byron Morgan wrote the screenplay for the 1927 film, "California Or Bust."

1930

LITWORK

Chasing Rainbows


Al Boasberg, Wells Root, Kenyon Nicholson, and Charles Reisner wrote the screenplay for the film, "Chasing Rainbows."

1930

LITWORK

Free And Easy


Al Boasberg, Richard Schayer, and Paul Dickey wrote the screenplay for the 1930 film, "Free And Easy."

1931

LITWORK

Cracked Nuts


Al Boasberg and Ralph Spence wrote the screenplay for the film, "Cracked Nuts."

1931

LITWORK

50 Million Frenchmen


Al Boasberg, Joseph Jackson, and Eddie Welch wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "50 Million Frenchmen."

1934

LITWORK

Jail Birds of Paradise


Al Boasberg wrote the screenplay for the film, "Jail Birds of Paradise."

1935

LITWORK

A Night at the Opera


Al Boasberg, George S. Kaufman, and Morrie Ryskind wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "A Night at the Opera."

1937

DEATH

Al Boasberg died in Los Angeles, California, on June 18, 1937.

1937

INTERMENT

Al Boasberg was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo, New York.

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