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Owen Davis

American dramatist (1874-1956) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 82

Owen Gould Davis was an American dramatist known for writing more than 200 plays and having most produced. In 1919, he became the first elected president of the Dramatists Guild of America. He received the 1923 Pulitzer Prize for Drama for his play Icebound, His plays and scripts included works for radio and film.

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Pulitzer Prize for Drama1923

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Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1874 to 1956 · aged 82

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