L.V. Jefferson | |
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Born | Louis Victor Jefferson May 14, 1873 |
Died | November 30, 1959 86) | (aged
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Screenwriter |
Spouse | Gertrude Lambley |
L. V. Jefferson (born Louis Victor Jefferson) was an American screenwriter and short story author. He claimed to be capable of automatic writing and was an influence on Jane Wolfe. He credited looking into a crystal ball with empowering him. [1] He was born in Carthage, Missouri.[ citation needed ] He worked in the Western scenario department for Universal. [2] He also wrote for Triangle and worked with Irvin Willat of Willat Studios. [3]
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