Walter C. Hackett (November 10, 1876 – January 20, 1944) was an American-British playwright.

Biography

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Several of his stage works (such as Ambrose Applejohn's Adventure, The Freedom of the Seas, The Regeneration, Hyde Park Corner, The Gay Adventure, 77 Park Lane, The Barton Mystery, It Pays to Advertise and Other Men's Wives) were adapted for film. He was married from 1911 until his death in 1944 to actress Marion Lorne. He was born in Oakland, California, and died in New York City.[1]

Filmography

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Selected plays

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References

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  1. ^ "Walter Hackett, Playwright, Dead". The New York Times. January 22, 1944. p. 13.
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