Vajda, Ernest, 1887-1954
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Ernest Vajda (born Ernő Vajda; 27 May 1886 in Komárno, Austria-Hungary, today Slovakia – 3 April 1954 in Woodland Hills, California) was a Hungarian actor, playwright, and novelist, but is more famous today for his screenplays.
He co-wrote the screenplay for the film Smilin' Through (1932), based on the hit play by Jane Cowl and Jane Murfin. Vajda also wrote the screenplay for the first film version of Rudolph Besier's The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1934).
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| creatorOf | Pauker, Edmond, ca. 1880-1962. Edmond Pauker papers, 1923-1959. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| referencedIn | David Belasco papers, 1868-1967 | The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division. | |
| referencedIn | Edmond Pauker papers, 1923-1959 | New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division | |
| referencedIn | King, Fay. Caricature of actors in The Harem, [1924]. | New York Public Library System, NYPL | |
| creatorOf | Vajda, Ernest, 1887-1954. Ernest Vajda papers | Houghton Library |
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| associatedWith | Belasco, David, 1853-1931 | person |
| associatedWith | King, Fay. | person |
| associatedWith | Pauker, Edmond, ca. 1880-1962. | person |
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Birth 1886-05-27
Death 1954-04-03
Hungarians
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Hungarian
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