Strong, Austin, 1881-1952
Variant namesAustin Strong (1881-1952) was an early twentieth century American playwright who had many of his plays performed on Broadway. Several of Strong's plays also became films, some with more than one version. The 1927 silent film version of Seventh Heaven had notable success, receiving three Academy Awards in 1929 including Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Director. In 1995, Seventh Heaven (1927) was inducted into the National Film Registry by the National Film Preservation Board.
From the description of "Liberty" Collection, 1931-1945. (Lafayette College). WorldCat record id: 172985943
Dramatist and sailor, commodore of Nantucket Yacht Club; of New York, N.Y., and Nantucket, Mass.
From the description of Diary/log, 1919-1923. (Nantucket Hist Association). WorldCat record id: 71013279
American dramatist.
Strong is best known for his stage and screen plays THE DRUMS OF OUDE and SEVENTH HEAVEN.
From the description of Papers, [ca. 1890]-1952. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 122482737
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Person
Birth 1881-04-18
Death 1952-09-17
Americans
English
