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Day Keene

Gunard Hjertstedt (March 28, 1904 – January 9, 1969), better known by pen name Day Keene, was an American novelist, short story writer and radio and television scriptwriter. Keene wrote over 50 novels and was the head writer for radio soap operas Little Orphan Annie and Kitty Keene, Inc. Several of his novels were adapted into movies, including Joy House (MGM, 1964) and Chautauqua, released as The Trouble with Girls (MGM, 1969).

Day Keene

Name
Gunard Hjertstedt
Born
28 March 1904
Birthplace
Chicago, Illinois
Died
9 January 1969
Place of death
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
Novelist, Short Story Writer

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