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Luther Davis
1916–2008, Brooklyn
American writer, born in Brooklyn. Wrote 11 films on this site, including The Hucksters (1947), Lady in a Cage (1964) and The Wonders of Aladdin (1961).
Over a span of 45 years, Davis worked extensively in theater, television and film, but is probably best remembered for his Tony Award winning book for the 1953 musical Kismet and the screenplay for the 1955 film adaptation.
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He received two Tony Awards in 1954 (with Lederer) for Kismet as Best Author (Musical) and as co-author of the book contributed to the Best Musical win.
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Films in this guide
Best known
- The Hucksters 1947screenwriter
- Lady in a Cage 1964screenwriter, producer
- The Wonders of Aladdin 1961screenwriter
- Across 110th Street 1972screenwriter
- Kiss Them for Me 1957screenwriter
- B.F.'s Daughter 1948screenwriter
1940s
- The Hucksters (1947)screenwriter
- B.F.'s Daughter (1948)screenwriter
1950s
- A Lion Is in the Streets (1953)screenwriter
- Kismet (1955)screenwriter
- Kiss Them for Me (1957)screenwriter
- The Gift of Love (1958)screenwriter
- Holiday for Lovers (1959)screenwriter
1960s
- The Wonders of Aladdin (1961)screenwriter
- Lady in a Cage (1964)screenwriter, producer
1970s
- Across 110th Street (1972)screenwriter
Undated
- Arsenic and Old Lacescreenwriter