J. Grubb Alexander
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| J. Grubb Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 25, 1887 Scranton, Pennsylvania |
| Died | January 11, 1932 (aged 44) Los Angeles, California |
| Other names | J. G. Alexander |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1916 - 1932 |
Joseph Grubb Alexander (25 December 1887 – 11 January 1932) was an American screenwriter of the silent era. He wrote for 98 films between 1916 and 1932.
He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Florence Grubb Alexander. His father was from Scotland and his mother was the daughter of Capt. Evan P. Grubb, a Civil War veteran.[1] Joseph died in Los Angeles, California at the age of 44, and is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.[2]
[edit] Selected filmography
- The Voice on the Wire (1917)
- The Empty Gun (1917)
- The Trail of the Octopus (1919)
- The Screaming Shadow (1920)
- The Chinese Parrot (1927)
- The Man Who Laughs (1928)
- General Crack (1930)
- Moby Dick (1930)
- Svengali (1931)
- The Hatchet Man (1932)
[edit] References
- ^ Grubb, David (2008). The Grubb Family of Grubb's Landing, Delaware. Higginson Book Co.
- ^ J. Grubb Alexander Grave Marker & Biography. http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSvcid=176524&GRid=7960163&.
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