Charles Gordon Booth (February 12, 1896 – May 22, 1949) was a

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-born writer who settled in America and wrote several classic Hollywood stories, including ''

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'' (1936) and '' Sundown'' (1941). He won an

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for ''

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'' in 1945, a thinly disguised version of the

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" Duquesne Spy Ring saga", which led to the largest

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conviction in the history of the United States. He also penned the short story "Caviar for His Excellency" which was the basis for the play "

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's 1988 film ''

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''.

Works

* ''Sinister House'', (1926) * ''Gold Bullets'', (1929) * ''Murder At High Tide'', (1930) * ''Seven Alibis'', (1932) * ''The Cat And The Clock'', (1935) * ''The General Died At Dawn'', (1937) * ''Mr Angel Comes Aboard'', (1944) * ''Murder Strikes Thrice'', (1946) Source:

References

External links

* * Charles G. Booth,
Stag Party
Features,

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