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Corinne Anita Loos (April 26, 1888 – August 18, 1981) was an American actress, novelist, playwright and screenwriter. In 1912, she became the first female staff screenwriter in Hollywood, when D. W. Griffith put her on the payroll at Triangle Film Corporation.
Anita Loos (born April 26, 1893?, Sissons [now Mount Shasta], California, U.S.—died August 18, 1981, New York, New York) was an American novelist and Hollywood screenwriter celebrated for her novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, which became the basis of a popular play, two musicals, and two films.
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Anita Loos (1889-1981) was a prolific and influential Hollywood screenwriter, best known for her novel "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". She also wrote plays, memoirs, and collaborated with Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith.
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- Sisson, California, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Anita Loos was a pioneer of Hollywood screenwriting and the author of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". Learn about her life, career, family, trivia, and quotes on IMDb.
- April 26, 1889
- August 18, 1981
Anita Loos was a prolific and influential screenwriter who elevated intertitles to an art and created the character of Lorelei Lee. Learn about her career, collaborations, and legacy in this biography by JoAnne Ruvoli.
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May 8, 2018 · Anita Loos was an American writer and producer who worked in film, theater, and literature. She is best known for her novel Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and her collaborations with director John Emerson.