Earl Baldwin

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Earl Baldwin (January 11, 1901, in Newark, New Jersey – October 9, 1970, in Hollywood, California, age 69) was an American screenwriter. During his career he wrote more than 50 produced screenplays, including Wild Boys of the Road , Brother Orchid , and Abbott and Costello's Africa Screams .

Partial filmography

As screenwriter, unless otherwise indicated.


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