Arthur Hoerl
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Not to be confused with Arthur Hohl.
Arthur Hoerl (December 17, 1891 ā February 6, 1968) was an American screenwriter and film director. Hoerl was born in New York, son of Louis Hoerl, a German immigrant silver polisher, and Teresa Hoerl. Arthur completed three years of high school, according to the 1940 US Census.
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Born | Adolph Hoerl (1891-12-17)December 17, 1891 New York City |
Died | February 6, 1968(1968-02-06) (aged 76) |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, film director |
Years active | 1921ā1968 |
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He wrote for 150 films between 1921 and 1968. One of his best known credits is co-writer for the film Tell Your Children (1936) which is now known as Reefer Madness. For Broadway, 1932, he wrote the play A Few Wild Oats.[1] He also directed four films between 1932 and 1934. Hoerl died in Hollywood, California.