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(1909-1993) Screenwriter. Joseph Leo Mankiewicz was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and died in Mount Kisco, New York.

Full Name

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Locations

Westchester

Author's Timeline


1909

BIRTH

Joseph Leo Mankiewicz was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, on February 11, 1909.

1924

OTHER

Mr. Mankiewicz graduated from Stuyvesant High School in Manhattan, New York.

1928

OTHER

Mr. Mankiewicz received a bachelor's degree in English from Columbia University in Manhattan, New York, in 1928.

1929

LITWORK

The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu


Mr. Mankiewicz, Lloyd Corrigan, Florence Ryerson, and George Marion Jr. wrote the screenplay for the drama film, "The Mysterious Dr. Fu Manchu."

1930

LITWORK

Paramount on Parade


Mr. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for the revue, "Paramount on Parade."

1931

LITWORK

Skippy


Mr. Mankiewicz, Norman McLeod, Don Marquis, and Sam Mintz, wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "Skippy."

1931

LITWORK

The Gang Buster


Mr Mankiewicz and Percy Heath wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "The Gang Buster."

1931

LITWORK

Finn and Hattie


Comedy film.

1934

LITWORK

Forsaking All Others


Mr. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for the romantic comedy-drama film, "Forsaking All Others."

1949

LITWORK

A Letter to Three Wives


Romantic comedy-drama film.

1951

RESIDENCE

Mr. Mankiewicz moved to Bedford, New York, in 1951.

1954

LITWORK

The Barefoot Contessa


Mr. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplan for the drama film, "The Barefoot Contessa."

1955

LITWORK

Guys and Dolls


Mr. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for the musical film, "Guys and Dolls."

1967

LITWORK

The Honey Pot


Mr. Mankiewicz wrote the screenplay for the crime comedy-drama film, "The Honey Pot."

1993

DEATH

Joseph L. Mankiewicz died at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, New York, on February 5, 1993.

1993

INTERMENT

Joseph L. Mankiewicz was interred at Saint Matthew's Episcopal Churchyard, Bedford, Westchester County, New York.

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