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Joseph Hergesheimer

Joseph Hergesheimer

Known For Writing
Birthday Feb 15, 1880
Died Apr 25, 1954 (74)
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Updated Aug 18, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Aug 18, 2025
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From Wikipedia Joseph Hergesheimer (February 15, 1880 – April 25, 1954) was a prominent American writer of the early 20th century known for his naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the very wealthy. His short story "Tol'able David" was made into a highly successful and acclaimed 1921 si ... lent film. Other notable film adaptations include Java Head (US, 1923), The Bright Shawl (US, 1923), Wild Oranges (1924), and Cytherea (1924), and Java Head (UK, 1934). Eight films and one television special were adapted from Hergesheimer's work. Hergesheimer died in Sea Isle City, New Jersey. He is buried at Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester, Pennsylvania next to his wife Dorothy (1884-1969).

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Camille: The Fate of a Coquette

Camille: The Fate of a Coquette

1926

as Spirit of Valentino

Java Head

Java Head

1934

Novel

The Woman I Stole

The Woman I Stole

1933

Author

Tol'able David

Tol'able David

1930

Novel

Flower of Night

Flower of Night

1925

Story

Cytherea

Cytherea

1924

Novel

Wild Oranges

Wild Oranges

1924

Writer

The Bright Shawl

The Bright Shawl

1923

Story

Java Head

Java Head

1923

Novel

Tol'able David

Tol'able David

1921

Short Story

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