William Lindsay Gresham

William Lindsay Gresham (/ˈɡrɛʃəm/; August 20, 1909 – September 14, 1962) was an American novelist and non-fiction author particularly well-regarded among readers of noir. His best-known work is Nightmare Alley (1946), which was adapted into a 1947 film starring Tyrone Power.

Personal facts

Birth dateAugust 20, 1909
Birth place
Maryland , United States , Baltimore
Date of deathSeptember 14, 1962
Place of death
New York City , Manhattan , United States , New York
Known for
Nightmare Alley

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  1. http://www.theguardian.com/books/2014/may/06/10-overlooked-novels-how-many-you-read