Elaine Sterne Carrington | |
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 Elaine Sterne, from a 1917 publication. | |
| Born | Elaine Sterne June 14, 1891 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 4, 1958 (aged 66) New York, New York, U.S. |
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| Language | English |
| Spouse | George Dart Carrington (m. 1920-1945; his death; 2 children) |
Elaine Sterne Carrington (June 14, 1891 – May 4, 1958) was an American screenwriter, playwright, novelist and short story author who found her greatest success writing for radio. Carrington originated radio soap opera in 1932, and wrote more than 12,000 daily dramas during her long career. At one time she wrote three separate shows — Pepper Young's Family, When a Girl Marries and Rosemary — that each ran five times a week.[1]
- ^ "Elaine Carrington Is Dead at 66; Originator of Radio Soap Opera"; The New York Times, May 5, 1958