James Poe

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of James Poe (Writing).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Length: 180-260 words.
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Name: James Wilber Poe (also James Poe).
Profession: American film and television screenwriter.
Birth: October 4, 1921 (Dobbs Ferry, New York or Ardsley, New York).
Death: January 24, 1980.
Known for/Credits:
Around the World in 80 Days (1956): Jointly won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958).
Summer and Smoke.
Lilies of the Field (1963).
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?.
Total Known Credits: 22 (from TMDB).
Paragraph 1: Introduction and major achievement.
James Wilber Poe was an American film and television screenwriter. Born on October 4, 1921, in New York, he is recognized for his contributions to various cinematic works. One of his most significant professional achievements was his work on the film Around the World in 80 Days. For his writing on this production, he jointly won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay in 1956.
Paragraph 2: Notable works and career scope.
Poe's filmography includes several notable titles that define his career. He is best known for his work on films such as Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, which was released in 1958, and Lilies of the Field, released in 1963. His writing credits also extend to Summer and Smoke and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?. Throughout his career, he accumulated 22 known credits. James Poe passed away on January 24, 1980.
Current Word Count Check:
Para 1: ~60 words.
Para 2: ~75 words.
Total: ~135 words.
Problem: I need to reach 180-260 words. I must expand using only provided facts.
Expansion Strategy:
I can elaborate on the specific details provided in the sources without inventing anything.
Sources mention:
Name: James Wilber Poe.
Profession: American film and television screenwriter.
Birth: October 4, 1921.
Birthplace: Dobbs Ferry, New York or Ardsley, New York.
Death: January 24, 1980.
Award: Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (jointly won) for Around the World in 80 Days in 1956.
Films: Around the World in 80 Days, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958), Summer and Smoke, Lilies of the Field (1963), They Shoot Horses, Don't They?.
Credits: 22 known credits.
Drafting (Targeting 180-260 words):

James Wilber Poe was an American film and television screenwriter whose professional career included 22 known credits. Born on October 4, 1921, in New York, Poe established himself through his work in the film industry. He is most notably recognized for his contribution to the movie Around the World