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He was the son of actress [[Reine Davies]] and director/producer [[George W. Lederer]]. Nephew of [[Marion Davies]]. His first wife was [[Virginia Welles]]; second wife [[Anne Shirley]]. |
He was the son of actress [[Reine Davies]] and director/producer [[George W. Lederer]]. Nephew of [[Marion Davies]]. His first wife was [[Virginia Welles]]; second wife [[Anne Shirley]]. |
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In 1954, won three [[Tony Award]]s for ''[[Kismet (musical)|Kismet]]'': as Best Producer (Musical), as Best Author (Musical) with [[Luther Davis]], and as co-author of the book who, with several collaborators, contributed to the Best Musical win. |
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He also wrote the screenplay for the original 1960's ''[[Ocean's Eleven (1960 movie)|Ocean's Eleven]]''. |
He also wrote the screenplay for the original 1960's ''[[Ocean's Eleven (1960 movie)|Ocean's Eleven]]''. |
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Revision as of 14:30, 30 September 2005
Charles Davies Lederer (December 31, 1911 - March 5, 1976) was an American film writer and director.
He was the son of actress Reine Davies and director/producer George W. Lederer. Nephew of Marion Davies. His first wife was Virginia Welles; second wife Anne Shirley.
In 1954, won three Tony Awards for Kismet: as Best Producer (Musical), as Best Author (Musical) with Luther Davis, and as co-author of the book who, with several collaborators, contributed to the Best Musical win.
He also wrote the screenplay for the original 1960's Ocean's Eleven.