Clarence Budington Kelland, a renowned and accomplished American author, burst into the world on a warm and sunny summer day, July 11, 1881, in the charming and picturesque city of Portland, Michigan, United States of America. This incredibly talented individual would go on to leave an indelible mark on the literary world, creating an impressive array of legendary works, including the iconic and beloved novels Mr. Deeds (2002),Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936),and the thrilling and suspenseful Scattergood Survives a Murder (1942). Throughout his remarkable life, Kelland was blessed to be surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, the beautiful and charming Betty Carolina Smith.
Personal Details
BornJul 11, 1881 Portland, Michigan, USA
Biography
Career
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2002

Mr. Deeds as Story
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1951

Sugarfoot as Novel
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1943

Cinderella Swings It as Characters
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1942

Valley of the Sun as Story
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Highways by Night as Story
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Scattergood Survives a Murder as Characters
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Scattergood Rides High as Characters
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1941

Scattergood Pulls the Strings as Characters
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Scattergood Baines as Story
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Scattergood Meets Broadway as Novel
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1940

Arizona as Story
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1938

Mr. Boggs Steps Out as Story
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1937

Mr. Dodd Takes the Air as Story
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Stand-In as Novel
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1936

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Story
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Strike Me Pink as Story
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1934

Thirty Day Princess as Story
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The Cat's-Paw as Story
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1932

Speak Easily as Story