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Arthur Hoerl

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Not to be confused with Arthur Hohl.

Arthur Hoerl
Born
Adolph Hoerl

(1891-12-17)December 17, 1891
New York City
DiedFebruary 6, 1968(1968-02-06) (aged 76)
Hollywood, California
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, film director
Years active1921–1968

Arthur Hoerl (December 17, 1891 – February 6, 1968) was an American screenwriter and film director. Hoerl was born in New York, son of Louis Hoerl, a German immigrant silver polisher, and Teresa Hoerl. Arthur completed three years of high school, according to the 1940 US Census.

He wrote for 150 films between 1921 and 1968. One of his best known credits is co-writer for the film Tell Your Children (1936) which is now known as Reefer Madness. For Broadway, 1932, he wrote the play A Few Wild Oats.[1] He also directed four films between 1932 and 1934. Hoerl died in Hollywood, California.

Selected filmography

References

  1. ^ "BROOKS ATKINSON". New York Times. March 25, 1932. p. 22.
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