Arthur Hoerl (December 17, 1891 – February 6, 1968) was an American

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. 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. 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Reefer Madness ''Reefer Madness'' (originally made as ''Tell Your Children'' and sometimes titled ''The Burning Question'', ''Dope Addict'', ''Doped Youth'', and ''Love Madness'') is a 1936 American propaganda film about drugs, revolving around the melodrama ...

''. For Broadway, 1932, he wrote the play ''A Few Wild Oats.'' He also directed four films between 1932 and 1934. Hoerl died in

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Partial filmography

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The Desert Sheik ''The Desert Sheik'' is a 1924 American silent drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Wanda Hawley, Nigel Barrie and Pedro de Cordoba.Munden p.180 British star Stewart Rome also appears in a supporting role. The story is inspired by th ...

'' (1924), co-writer * ''

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'' (1925), co-writer * '' The White Monkey'' (1925), adapted to film * '' The Pride of the Force'' (1925) * '' Counsel for the Defense'' (1925) * '' Lover's Island'' (1925) * ''

The Unfair Sex ''The Unfair Sex'' is a 1926 American silent drama film directed by Henri Diamant-Berger Henri Diamant-Berger (9 June 1895 – 7 May 1972) was a French director, producer and screenwriter. In a career that lasted more than 50 years, he dire ...

'' (1926) * '' The Smoke Eaters'' (1926) * ''

The Romance of a Million Dollars '' The Romance of a Million Dollars'' is a 1926 American drama film directed by Tom Terriss and starring Glenn Hunter, Alyce Mills and Gaston Glass.Langman p.177 Cast * Glenn Hunter as Breck Dunbarton * Alyce Mills as Marie Moore * Gasto ...

'' (1926) * '' In Search of a Hero'' (1926) * '' Back to Liberty'' (1927) * '' Polly of the Movies'' (1927) * '' On the Stroke of Twelve'' (1927) * '' The Winning Oar'' (1927) * '' Gun-Hand Garrison'' (1927) * ''

Riley of the Rainbow Division ''Riley of the Rainbow Division'' is a 1928 American silent war comedy film directed by Bobby Ray and starring Creighton Hale, Al Alt and Pauline Garon.Munden p.644 In Britain, it was released under the alternative title of ''Flappers in K ...

'' (1928) * '' Should a Girl Marry?'' (1928) * '' Gypsy of the North'' (1928) * '' The Phantom of the Turf'' (1928) * '' Sisters of Eve'' (1928) * '' Sweet Sixteen'' (1928) * '' Trailin' Back'' (1928) * '' The Black Pearl'' (1928) * '' The Midnight Adventure'' (1928) * '' The Man from Headquarters'' (1928) * '' The Law and the Man'' (1928) * '' Danger Patrol'' (1928) *'' The Speed Classic'' (1928) * '' Thundergod'' (1928) * '' Inspiration'' (1928) * ''

The Devil's Chaplain ''The Devil's Chaplain'' is a 1929 American silent romance film directed by Duke Worne, written by Arthur Hoerl and George Bronson Howard and featuring Boris Karloff. It was produced by Trem Carr and released by Rayart Pictures. Cast * Corne ...

'' (1929) * '' Bride of the Desert'' (1929) * '' Handcuffed'' (1929) *'' In Old California'' (1929) * '' Shanghai Rose'' (1929) * '' Two Sisters'' (1929) * '' When Dreams Come True'' (1929) * '' Anne Against the World'' (1929) * ''

Some Mother's Boy ''Some Mother's Boy'' is a 1929 American silent drama film directed by Duke Worne and starring Mary Carr, Jason Robards Sr. and Jobyna Ralston.Munden p.742 Synopsis When two young tearaways are fleeing from the scene of a crime one is shot and ...

'' (1929) * '' Hell-Bent for Frisco'' (1931) * '' Swanee River'' (1931) * ''

The Arm of the Law ''The Arm of the Law'' is a 1932 American pre-Code action film directed by Louis King and starring Rex Bell, Marceline Day and Lina Basquette. It was distributed by Monogram Pictures.Katchmer p.322 Synopsis A reporter investigates the murder of ...

'' (1932) * '' Midnight Patrol'' (1932) * ''

Before Morning ''Before Morning'' is a 1933 American pre-Code crime drama directed by Arthur Hoerl, and starring Leo Carrillo, Lora Baxter, and Taylor Holmes. The film was adapted for the screen by Arthur Hoerl, from the 1933 Broadway play of the same nam ...

'' (1933 – directed) * ''

Drums O' Voodoo ''Drums O' Voodoo'' (also known as ''Louisiana'' and ''She Devil'') is a 1934 film about voodoo. The film was written by J. Augustus Smith, based on his 1933 play ''Louisiana'', and was directed by Arthur Hoerl. Cast This is the cast of charact ...

'' (1934 – directed) * '' Enlighten Thy Daughter'' (1934) * '' The Lady in Scarlet'' (1935) * '' Jungle Menace'' (1937) * '' Cipher Bureau'' (1938) * '' Panama Patrol'' (1939) * '' Isle of Destiny'' (1940) * '' Reg'lar Fellers'' (1941) * '' Criminals Within'' (1941) * '' The Vigilante'' (1947) * '' The Sea Hound'' (1947) * '' Brick Bradford'' (1947) * '' Superman'' (1948) * '' Tex Granger'' (1948) * '' Shamrock Hill'' (1949) * ''

She Shoulda Said No! ''She Shoulda Said No!'' (also known as ''Wild Weed''; ''The Devil's Weed''; ''Marijuana, the Devil's Weed''; and ''The Story of Lila Leeds and Her Exposé of the Marijuana Racket'') is a 1949 exploitation film that follows in the spirit of moral ...

'' (1949) * '' King of the Congo'' (1952) * '' Son of Geronimo'' (1952) * '' The Lost Planet'' (1953)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hoerl, Arthur 1891 births 1968 deaths American male screenwriters American people of German descent Writers from New York City Film directors from New York City Screenwriters from New York (state) 20th-century American male writers 20th-century American screenwriters