Garrett Elsden Fort | |
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 Garrett Fort in 1937 | |
| Born | June 5, 1900 New York City, New York |
| Died | October 26, 1945 (aged 45) Los Angeles, California |
| Occupation | Playwright, Screenwriter |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Drama, Horror |
Garrett Elsden Fort (June 5, 1900 – October 26, 1945) was an American short story writer, playwright, and Hollywood screenwriter. He is mostly known for his connections with 1930s horror films, with film historian Gary Don Rhodes describing him as "one of, if not the pre-eminent horror film screenwriters of the classic era."[1] He was a close follower of Meher Baba, and travelled to India while developing a screenplay based on Baba's philosophy.
- ^ Rhodes 2014, p. 135.