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Theodore St. John

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Theodore St John (1906–1956) was an American writer, actor and director of films, radio and theatre. In 1953 he won a Best Motion Picture Story Oscar for 1952's The Greatest Show on Earth.

He served in the army from 1942 to 1946. He died in 1956 of self-inflicted stab wounds.[1][2]

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References

  1. ^ Special to The New York Times. (1956, Jan 10). "ACTOR-WRITER ENDS LIFE IN A HOSPITAL" New York Times
  2. ^ "AUTHOR ENDS LIFE; WON 1953 ACADEMY AWARD FOR MOVIE" (1956, Jan 10). Chicago Daily Tribune
  3. ^ BROOKS, B. J. (1927, Jan 11). "'Ghosts', modern style". New York Times


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