Phoebe Ephron

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Phoebe Ephron (January 26, 1914-October 13,1971, born Phoebe Wolkind in New York, New York) was a playwright and screenwriter who often worked with her husband, Henry Ephron. She was active as a writer from the early 1940's through the early 1960's. Three of her daughters, Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron and Amy Ephron, also became notable writers.

Notable works (films unless otherwise noted):

Belles on their Toes (1952); sequel to Cheaper by the Dozen
Carousel (1956)
Desk Set (1957)
Take Her, She's Mine (1961); Broadway play, later made into a film
There's No Business Like Show Business (1961)
Captain Newman, M.D. (1963), nominated for Oscar, Best Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium