Jane Murfin, a trailblazing American playwright and screenwriter, whose life and work were intertwined with the fabric of the entertainment industry, left an enduring legacy that continues to captivate audiences to this day. Born on October 27, 1884, Murfin's remarkable career spanned multiple decades, during which she crafted a diverse array of successful plays, many of which were co-authored in collaboration with the accomplished actress Jane Cowl.
Personal Details
BornOct 27, 1884 Quincy, Michigan, USA
Spouse
Donald Crisp
( Aug 15, 1932 to Dec 31, 1969 )Laurence Trimble
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )James Murfin
( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Biography
Career
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1944

Dragon Seed as Writer
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1941

Andy Hardy's Private Secretary as Screenplay
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1940

Pride and Prejudice as Screenplay
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1939

The Women as Screenplay
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Stand Up and Fight as Screenplay
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1938

The Shining Hour as Screenplay
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1937

I'll Take Romance as Screenplay
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1936

That Girl from Paris as Story
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Come and Get It as Screenplay
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1935

Alice Adams as Screenplay
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Roberta as Screenplay
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Romance in Manhattan as Screenplay
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1934

The Fountain as Writer
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Spitfire as Screenplay
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The Crime Doctor as Screenplay
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This Man Is Mine as Screenplay
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The Life of Vergie Winters as Screenplay
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The Little Minister as Screenplay
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1933

After Tonight as Story
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Double Harness as Screenplay
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Ann Vickers as Screenplay
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Our Betters as Screenplay
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The Silver Cord as Screenplay
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1932

What Price Hollywood? as Screenplay
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Rockabye as Screenplay
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1931

Too Many Cooks as Screenplay
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Friends and Lovers as Writer
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Way Back Home as Screenplay, Story
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1930

The Pay-Off as Screenplay
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Lawful Larceny as Writer
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The Runaway Bride as Screenplay
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1929

Half Marriage as Screenplay
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Street Girl as Screenplay
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Side Street as Screenplay
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Seven Keys to Baldpate as Writer
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Dance Hall as Screenplay