Edwin J. Burke
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Edwin J. Burke (August 30, 1889 – September 26, 1944) was an American screenwriter who was most known for writing some of Shirley Temple's earlier films.
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Edwin J. Burke | |
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Born | (1889-08-30)August 30, 1889 Albany, New York, USA |
Died | September 26, 1944(1944-09-26) (aged 55) New York City, New York, USA |
Other names | Edwin Burke |
Occupation(s) | screenwriter and playwright |
Years active | 1928-1936 |
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He won an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay for the film Bad Girl.[1]
He was also a successful playwright.[2] He wrote the play that inspired the film This Thing Called Love.