Perelman, S.J. (Sidney Joseph), 1904-1979

Variant names
Dates:
Birth 1904-02-01
Death 1979-10-17
Gender:
Male
Americans,
English,

Biographical notes:

American cartoonist, author, and screenwriter; d. 1979.

From the description of S.J. Perelman collection, 1942-1977. (Boston University). WorldCat record id: 70969554

Brown class of 1925. Humorist, screenwriter, dramatist, and cartoonist. Much of his work was in the form of short pieces for the New Yorker magazine.

From the description of Papers, 1914-1987. (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122639378

S.J. Perelman and Will B. Johnstone, screenwriters; Arthur Sheekmanm dialogue writer.

From the description of Monkey business : screenplay, 1931, April 11. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122570530

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Subjects:

  • American literature
  • African Americans
  • Anti-racism
  • Authorship
  • Humorists
  • Humorists, American
  • Motion picture authorship
  • Motion picture plays
  • Racism
  • Wit and humor
  • Writing as a profession

Occupations:

  • Authors, American
  • Screenwriters

Places:

  • Southern States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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