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Maximilian Foster(1871-1943)

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Maximilian Foster was born on 27 February 1871 in San Francisco, California, USA. He was a writer, known for Something to Do (1919), When Strangers Marry (1933) and Rich Man, Poor Man (1918). He was married to Elizabeth D. Foster. He died on 21 September 1943 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornFebruary 27, 1871
DiedSeptember 21, 1943(72)
BornFebruary 27, 1871
DiedSeptember 21, 1943(72)
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Bryant Washburn in Something to Do (1919)
Something to Do
6.4
  • Writer
  • 1919
When Strangers Marry (1933)
When Strangers Marry
5.8
  • Writer
  • 1933
George Backus and Marguerite Clark in Rich Man, Poor Man (1918)
Rich Man, Poor Man
5.9
  • Writer
  • 1918
A Taste of Life (1919)
A Taste of Life
6.2
  • Writer
  • 1919

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  • When Strangers Marry (1933)
    When Strangers Marry
    5.8
    • story
    • 1933
  • The Silent Partner (1923)
    The Silent Partner
    • article
    • 1923
  • Madge Kennedy in The Highest Bidder (1921)
    The Highest Bidder
    5.8
    • novel "The Trap"
    • 1921
  • Bryant Washburn in Something to Do (1919)
    Something to Do
    6.4
    • story
    • 1919
  • A Taste of Life (1919)
    A Taste of Life
    6.2
    • writer
    • 1919
  • George Backus and Marguerite Clark in Rich Man, Poor Man (1918)
    Rich Man, Poor Man
    5.9
    • novel
    • 1918

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  • Born
    • February 27, 1871
    • San Francisco, California, USA
  • Died
    • September 21, 1943
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Elizabeth D. Foster(1 child)
  • Other works
    Stage Play: Rich Man, Poor Man. Written by Maximilian Foster. Directed by Edward Elsner and Maximilian Foster. 48th Street Theatre: 5 Oct 1916- Nov 1916 (closing date unknown/44 performances). Cast: Geraldine Beck, John Bowers [final Broadway role], Rudolph Cameron, Helen Crane, Arthur Fitzgerald, Emily Fitzroy, Coates Gwynne, Marcia Harris, Brandon Hurst, Georgia Lawrence, William B. Mack, Jessie Ralph, Emmett Shackelford, Marie Wainwright, Frank Westerton. Produced by George Broadhurst. Note: Filmed by Famous Players-Lasky Corporation [later known as Paramount Pictures] as Rich Man, Poor Man (1918).

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    Journalist and author who over his career contributed many stories to the Saturday Evening Post.

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