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Donald Crisp (1932-1944)
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♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָה)
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Jane Murfin is known for writing.
Born in Quincy, Michigan, USA (died at age 70).
Jane Murfin has 39 credits in our database.
The name Jane means god is gracious.
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Filmography (39)
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Jane Murfin (October 27, 1884 – August 10, 1955) was an American playwright and screenwriter. The author of several successful plays, she wrote some of them with actress Jane Cowl—most notably Smilin' Through (1919), a sentimental fantasy that was adapted three times for motion pictures. In Hollywood Murfin became a popular screenwriter whose credits include What Price Hollywood? (1932), for which she received an Academy Award nomination. In the 1920s she wrote and produced films for her dog Strongheart, the first major canine star.
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Jane Murfin was born on and passed away on at the age of 70.
Where was Jane Murfin born?
Jane Murfin was born in Quincy, Michigan, USA.
What movies or shows has Jane Murfin been in?
Jane Murfin has 39 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dragon Seed (1944), Flight for Freedom (1943), Andy Hardy's Private Secretary (1941), Pride and Prejudice (1940), The Women (1939).
What is Jane Murfin known for?
Jane Murfin is primarily known as a writer. From Wikipedia Jane Murfin (October 27, 1884 – August 10, 1955) was an American playwright and screenwriter. The author of several successful plays, she wrote…
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