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A.P. Younger | |
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| Born | September 25, 1890 |
| Died | November 29, 1931 (aged 41) |
| Years active | 1919–1931 |
A.P. Younger; born Andrew Percival Younger (September 25, 1890 – November 29, 1931) was an American screenwriter active during the silent era and early sound period. He worked for Universal Pictures on a number of productions, and also wrote for other studios including Tiffany and Metro.
He was born in Sacramento, California, and he wrote for 60 films between 1919 and 1931. Younger shot himself to death by accident on November 29, 1931, at his private residence at 145 Beachwood Drive in Windsor Square, Los Angeles, California.[1][2]
- ^ "Screen Writer Shot To Death. A. P. Younger, Dialogue Man, Slain Testing Pistol. Accident Caused by Effort to Quiet Barking Dog. Stepson Rushes to Aid After Fatal Shell Explosion". The Los Angeles Times. November 30, 1931. p. 15. Retrieved January 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A. P. Younger, Film Writer, Kills Self By Accident". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. November 30, 1931. p. 6. Retrieved January 29, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.