Michael L. Simmons

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Michael L. Simmons
BornApril 5, 1896
DiedFebruary 1980
OccupationWriter
Years active1931–1946 (film)

Michael L. Simmons (1896–1980) was an American screenwriter and novelist. [1] [2] The 1933 film The Bowery was based on his novel Chuck Connors. [3]

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References

  1. Erickson p.194
  2. Pitts p.347
  3. Kinnard & Crnkovich p.112

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