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(1912-1962) Screenwriter. Jerry Wald was born in Brooklyn, New York, and died in Beverly Hills, California.

Full Name

Jerry Wald

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Kings

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OTHER

Mr. Wald graduated from James Madison High School in Brooklyn, New York.

1912

BIRTH

Jerome Irving Wald was born in Brooklyn, New York, on September 16, 1912.

1929

OTHER

Mr. Wald studied journalism at New York University.

1934

LITWORK

Twenty Million Sweethearts


Jerry Wald and Paul Finder Moss wrote the screenplay for the film, "Twenty Million Sweethearts."

1934

LITWORK

Gift Of Gab


Jerry Wald, Lou Breslow, Philip G. Epstein, and Rian James wrote the screenplay for the film, "Gift Of Gab."

1935

LITWORK

Living On Velvet


Jerry Wald, Julius J. Epstein, and Edward Chorodov wrote "Living Of Velvet."

1935

LITWORK

Maybe It's Love


Jerry Wald and Harry Sauber wrote the film, "Maybe It's Love."

1935

LITWORK

Sweet Music


Screenplay written by Jerry Wald, Carl Erickson, and Warren Duff.

1935

LITWORK

In Caliente


Screenplay written by Jerry Wald and Julius J. Epstein.

1935

LITWORK

Little Big Shot


Screenplay written by Jerry Wald, Julius J. Epstein, and Robert Hardy Andrews.

1940

LITWORK

Torrid Zone


Jerry Wald and Richard Macauley wrote the screenplay for the film, "Torrid Zone."

1940

LITWORK

They Drive By Night


Jerry Wald and Richard Macaulay wrote the screenplay for the film, "They Drive By Night," based on the 1938 novel by A. I. Bezzerides, "Long Haul."

1941

LITWORK

Navy Blues


Jerry Wald, Richard Macaulay, Arthur T. Horman, and Sam Perrin wrote the screenplay for the film, "Navy Blues."

1962

DEATH

Jerry Wald died at his home in Beverly Hills, California, on July 13, 1962.

1962

INTERMENT

Jerry Wald was interred at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California.

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