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Edgar Wallace(1875-1932)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Edgar Wallace
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Edgar Wallace was born on 1 April 1875 in Greenwich, London, England, UK. He was a writer and director, known for King Kong (2005), King Kong (1933) and King Kong (1976). He was previously married to Ethel Violet King and Ivy Maude Caldecott. He died on 10 February 1932 in Hollywood, California, USA.
BornApril 1, 1875
DiedFebruary 10, 1932(56)
BornApril 1, 1875
DiedFebruary 10, 1932(56)
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Edgar Wallace in The Curse of the Hidden Vault (1964)

Known for

Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
King Kong
7.2
  • Writer
  • 2005
King Kong (1933)
King Kong
7.9
  • Writer(uncredited)
  • 1933
King Kong (1976)
King Kong
5.9
  • Writer
  • 1976
Anne Grey and Percy Marmont in The Squeaker (1930)
The Squeaker
5.5
  • Writer
  • 1930

Credits

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Writer

  • FilmToons Logic (2021)
    FilmToons Logic
    • based on the characters created by (uncredited)
    • TV Series
    • 2021
  • King Kong Skull Island
    • King Kong Created By
    • TV Series
    • 2019
  • Kong: Skull Island (2017)
    Kong: Skull Island
    • based on the character created by (uncredited)
    • 2017
  • Le mystère des jonquilles (2014)
    Le mystère des jonquilles
    • novel "The Daffodil Mystery"
    • 2014
  • Banglar King Kong
    • original creator
    • 2010
  • Kong: Return to the Jungle (2007)
    Kong: Return to the Jungle
    • based on the character by
    • 2007
  • The Vexxer (2007)
    The Vexxer
    • characters
    • 2007
  • Andy Serkis and Naomi Watts in King Kong (2005)
    King Kong
    • based on a story by
    • 2005
  • The Lost Spider Pit Sequence (2005)
    The Lost Spider Pit Sequence
    • characters
    • Video
    • 2005
  • Kong: King of Atlantis (2005)
    Kong: King of Atlantis
    • character idea (uncredited)
    • Video
    • 2005
  • Der Engel des Schreckens (2005)
    Der Engel des Schreckens
    • original story
    • 2005
  • Der Wixxer (2004)
    Der Wixxer
    • characters
    • 2004
  • Edgar Wallace - Whiteface
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • Edgar Wallace - Das Haus der toten Augen
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002
  • Edgar Wallace - Das Schloss des Grauens
    • Writer
    • TV Movie
    • 2002

Director

  • Red Aces
    • Director
    • 1930
  • Anne Grey and Percy Marmont in The Squeaker (1930)
    The Squeaker
    • Director
    • 1930

Producer

  • The Gaunt Stranger (1931)
    The Gaunt Stranger
    • executive producer
    • 1931
  • Red Aces
    • producer
    • 1930

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Agatha Wallace
  • Born
    • April 1, 1875
    • Greenwich, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • February 10, 1932
    • Hollywood, California, USA(double pneumonia)
  • Spouses
      Ethel Violet King1921 - February 10, 1932 (his death, 1 child)
  • Other works
    Novel: "The Case of the Frightened Lady" (aka "Mystery of the Frightened Lady", "The Frightened Lady"; filmed as The Indian Scarf (1963), The Frightened Lady (1940)).
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Portrayals
    • 7 Articles

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  • Trivia
    In his heyday, he was one of the most popular writers in the UK, second only to Charles Dickens.
  • Quotes
    An Academic is someone who has found something more interesting than sex.
  • Nickname
    • Richard Horatio Edgar Freeman

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