Henry Ephron

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Henry Ephron (1912-1992, born Bronx, NY) was a playwright, screenwriter and film producer who often worked with his wife Phoebe Wolkind Ephron. He was active as a writer from the early 1940's through the early 1960's. Three of his daughters, Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron and Amy Ephron, also became notable writers.

Notable works (unless otherwise noted, films written with Phoebe Ephron):

Belles on their Toes (1952) ; sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen

Carousel (1956); also producer

Desk Set (1957); also producer

Take Her, She's Mine (1961); Broadway play, later made into a film, then an unsold ABC TV comedy series with Van Johnson starring in the pilot

There's No Business Like Show Business (1961)

Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), nominated for Oscar, Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Autobiography, We Thought we Could do anything (1977)

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