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Day Keene

American writer and screenwriter (1904-1969) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 64

Gunard Hjertstedt, better known by pen name Day Keene, was an American novelist, short story writer and radio and television scriptwriter. Keene wrote over 50 novels and was the head writer for radio soap operas Little Orphan Annie and Kitty Keene, Inc.

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Several of his novels were adapted into movies, including Joy House and Chautauqua, released as The Trouble with Girls.

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1904 to 1969 · aged 64

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