Theodore St. John
Theodore St John (1906–1956) was an American writer, actor and director of films, radio and theatre. In 1953 he won a Best Motion Picture Story Oscar for 1952's The Greatest Show on Earth. His win was shared with Fredric M. Frank and Frank Cavett.
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Theodore St. John
- Born
- 1906 · New York City.
- Died
- 1956 · Northampton.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter · actor
- Honours
- Academy Award for Best Story
- Languages
- English
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Theodore St John (1906–1956) was an American writer, actor and director of films, radio and theatre. In 1953 he won a Best Motion Picture Story Oscar for 1952's The Greatest Show on Earth. His win was shared with Fredric M. Frank and Frank Cavett.
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He served in the army from 1942 to 1946. He died in 1956 of self-inflicted stab wounds.
• Ghosts (1927) - actor in Broadway production • The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) - screenplay • Fort Algiers (1953) - screenplay
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