Clarence Budington Kelland, a renowned American writer, emerged into the world on a warm summer day, July 11, 1881, in the charming city of Portland, Michigan, USA. His life's work would eventually be marked by an impressive array of literary accomplishments, including the scripting of notable films such as Mr. Deeds (2002),Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936),and Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942).
Kelland's personal life was just as fascinating as his professional endeavors. He shared his life with his loving wife, Betty Carolina Smith, and the two were deeply devoted to one another. However, his life on this earth was not destined to last forever. On February 18, 1964, Clarence Budington Kelland's mortal journey came to a close in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, leaving behind a rich legacy of his literary creations and the countless lives they touched.
