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Davis Alexander Grubb (July 23, 1919 – July 24, 1980) was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his 1953 novel The Night of the Hunter, which was adapted as a film in 1955 by Charles Laughton.
Davis Grubb. Writer: The Night of the Hunter. Novelist and short-story writer Davis Grubb was a descendant of one of the oldest, most prominent families in the Moundsville, West Virginia, area.
The Night of the Hunter is a 1953 thriller novel by American author Davis Grubb. The book was a national bestseller and a finalist for the 1955 National Book Award. Story line and development. Murderous ex-convict Harry Powell misrepresents himself as a prison chaplain upon his release from prison.
Jan 1, 2013 · Davis Grubb was born in Moundsville in 1919 but left the state at 21 for New York, with a dream of becoming a writer. By the time he died in 1980, Grubb was a forgotten man, and his...
Davis Grubb (Author of The Night of the Hunter) Discover new books on Goodreads. See if your friends have read any of Davis Grubb's books. Join Goodreads. Davis Grubb’s Followers (49) Born. in Moundsville, W. VA, The United States. July 23, 1913. Died. July 24, 1980. Genre. Literature & Fiction, Short Stories, Mystery & Thrillers. edit data.
Davis Grubb has 74 books on Goodreads with 14894 ratings. Davis Grubb’s most popular book is The Night of the Hunter.
Jul 23, 2020 · Novelist Davis Grubb was born in Moundsville on July 23, 1919. He came from a prosperous background, but his family was hit badly by the Great Depression and evicted from their home. The incident likely influenced his later writings, which often criticized politicians and wealthy capitalists.
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