Anthony Paul Kelly

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Anthony Paul Kelly
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Born1897
Died(1932-09-26)September 26, 1932
OccupationScreenwriter
Years active1914-1930

Anthony Paul Kelly (1897 – September 26, 1932) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He wrote for 60 films between 1914 and 1930, and also wrote the play Three Faces East, which was the basis for two films of the same name. In 1926, Kelly gained notice for suing Al Jolson for breach of contract. The jury was discharged after failing to reach an agreement.[1]

He died in Manhattan after committing suicide by inhaling gas.[2] Kelly was battling an incurable case of tuberculosis at the time of his suicide.[3]

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References[]

  1. ^ "Anthony Kelly, Play Author, Gas Suicide," New York Daily News, September 27, 1932 https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80892116/
  2. ^ "Time: Milestones, Oct. 10, 1932". Time.com. October 10, 1932. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010. Retrieved July 25, 2009.
  3. ^ "Dramatist Cheats Tuberculosis by Taking Own Life," The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, September 27, 1932, https://www.newspapers.com/clip/80892217/

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