Scully, Frank, 1892-1964

Scully graduated from Columbia University in 1927 and began working for the "New York Sun" as a reporter. After working briefly for the "Chicago Tribune" and "Variety," Scully ghosted a book on the life of George Bernard Shaw for Frank Harris. He ran unsuccessfully for the California Legislature's 57th District from 1934-1948 and served as secretary and administrative assistant of the California Department of Institutions from 1937-1941.

Scully also authored several gag books for patients confined to bed, including, "Fun in Bed" and "More Fun in Bed." Scully's other works included the children's book "Blessed Mother Goose," his autobiography "This Gay Knight," and "Behind the Flying Saucers," a book on the existence of unidentified flying objects.

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