Porter Emerson Browne

Playwright, Film story contributor

1879 – 1934

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Who was Porter Emerson Browne?

Porter Emerson Browne was an American playwright, born Beverly, MA. He was the author of numerous plays, including A Fool There Was, which was adapted for film twice, in 1915 and 1922; The Spendthrift; Chains; and The Bad Man, adapted for film three times, in 1923, 1930 and 1941. The Mabel Normand dramatic vehicle Joan of Plattsburg was also based on a Browne play.

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Born
Jun 22, 1879
Beverly
Also known as
  • Porter E. Browne
  • Porter Browne
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Sep 20, 1934
Norwalk

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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