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Karen DeWolf

Known For
Writing
Born
February 14, 1904
Died
July 20, 1989
Active Years
1933–1954 (22 Years)
Total Credits
55 credits in database
Writing Born Feb 14, 1904 Died Jul 20, 1989 55 credits
55
Total Credits
1933–1954
22 Years Career Span
16
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Karen DeWolf was an American screenwriter and novelist who maintained a career in Hollywood spanning more than 20 years. Born in 1904, she was sometimes known by the name Gypsy Wells and died in 1989. Throughout her career, she received credit on over 50 films. Her professional contributions included work as a writer, screenplay author, and teleplay writer. Notable projects in her filmography include Silver Lode, Johnny Allegro, Bury Me Dead, By Candlelight, Condemned to Live, Count the Hours, Appointment in Honduras, Nine Girls, and the Blondie film series. In addition to her screen work, she authored the book titled Take the Laughter. She also contributed writing to the television series The Ford Television Theatre.

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Career

Career overview

Karen DeWolf was an American screenwriter and novelist who maintained a career in Hollywood spanning over two decades. During this time, she received credit for her work on more than 50 films. She is recognized for her contributions as a writer, including work in screenplay, story, and teleplay formats. Her professional portfolio includes titles such as Silver Lode, Johnny Allegro, Bury Me Dead, By Candlelight, Condemned to Live, Count the Hours, Appointment in Honduras, and Nine Girls. She is also noted for her work on the Blondie film series produced by Columbia, including the entry titled Blondie Goes Latin. In addition to her film credits, she worked in television, with writing contributions to The Ford Television Theatre.

Beyond her screenwriting career, DeWolf authored a book titled Take the Laughter. Throughout her professional life, she was sometimes known by the name Gypsy Wells. Her filmography also includes the 1936 production Bulldog Edition. Her career as a writer encompassed a wide range of projects, establishing her as a prolific figure in the film industry during her active years.

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Career timeline

Silver Lode · StorySilver Lode · Screenplay
Count the Hours! · ScreenplayAppointment in Honduras · Writer
The Ford Television Theatre · Teleplay
When You're Smiling · Screenplay
Slightly French · ScreenplayJohnny Allegro · ScreenplayMake Believe Ballroom · ScreenplayHoliday in Havana · Screenplay
The Return of October · StoryAdventures of Casanova · Writer
Bury Me Dead · ScreenplayStepchild · Screenplay
It's Great to Be Young · Story
Getting Gertie's Garter · Writer
Nine Girls · Screenplay
It's a Great Life · ScreenplayFootlight Glamour · Screenplay
Meet the Stewarts · ScreenplayShut My Big Mouth · ScreenplayBlondie's Blessed Event · ScreenplayThe Daring Young Man · ScreenplayBlondie for Victory · Screenplay
Go West, Young Lady · StoryGo West, Young Lady · ScreenplayBlondie Goes Latin · ScreenplayHer First Beau · ScreenplayBlondie in Society · Screenplay
Pioneers of the West · Screenplay
Saga of Death Valley · StorySaga of Death Valley · ScreenplayEverybody's Baby · Writer
Passport Husband · ScreenplayWalking Down Broadway · WriterSafety in Numbers · ScreenplayAlways in Trouble · Writer
Checkers · ScreenplayLove in a Bungalow · ScreenplayHot Water · ScreenplayDangerous Holiday · StoryBorrowing Trouble · Story
Bulldog Edition · ScreenplayDoughnuts and Society · StoryDoughnuts and Society · ScreenplayRide, Ranger, Ride · Story
Public Opinion · WriterCondemned to Live · ScreenplayCondemned to Live · Story
The Countess of Monte Cristo · ScreenplayThe Love Captive · Writer
By Candlelight · Screenplay

Full Filmography

55 titles
  • Silver Lode (1954) Story
  • Silver Lode (1954) Screenplay
  • Count the Hours! (1953) Screenplay
  • Appointment in Honduras (1953) Writer
  • The Ford Television Theatre (1952) Teleplay
  • When You're Smiling (1950) Screenplay
  • Slightly French (1949) Screenplay
  • Johnny Allegro (1949) Screenplay
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  • Make Believe Ballroom (1949) Screenplay
  • Holiday in Havana (1949) Screenplay
  • The Return of October (1948) Story
  • Adventures of Casanova (1948) Writer
  • Bury Me Dead (1947) Screenplay
  • Stepchild (1947) Screenplay
  • It's Great to Be Young (1946) Story
  • Getting Gertie's Garter (1945) Writer
  • Nine Girls (1944) Screenplay
  • It's a Great Life (1943) Screenplay
  • Footlight Glamour (1943) Screenplay
  • Meet the Stewarts (1942) Screenplay
  • Shut My Big Mouth (1942) Screenplay
  • Blondie's Blessed Event (1942) Screenplay
  • The Daring Young Man (1942) Screenplay
  • Blondie for Victory (1942) Screenplay
  • Go West, Young Lady (1941) Story
  • Go West, Young Lady (1941) Screenplay
  • Blondie Goes Latin (1941) Screenplay
  • Her First Beau (1941) Screenplay
  • Blondie in Society (1941) Screenplay
  • Tillie the Toiler (1941) Story
  • Saddlemates (1941) Story
  • Pioneers of the West (1940) Screenplay
  • Saga of Death Valley (1939) Story
  • Saga of Death Valley (1939) Screenplay
  • Everybody's Baby (1939) Writer
  • Passport Husband (1938) Screenplay
  • Walking Down Broadway (1938) Writer
  • Safety in Numbers (1938) Screenplay
  • Always in Trouble (1938) Writer
  • Checkers (1937) Screenplay
  • Love in a Bungalow (1937) Screenplay
  • Hot Water (1937) Screenplay
  • Dangerous Holiday (1937) Story
  • Borrowing Trouble (1937) Story
  • Borrowing Trouble (1937) Screenplay
  • Bulldog Edition (1936) Screenplay
  • Doughnuts and Society (1936) Story
  • Doughnuts and Society (1936) Screenplay
  • Ride, Ranger, Ride (1936) Story
  • Public Opinion (1935) Writer
  • Condemned to Live (1935) Screenplay
  • Condemned to Live (1935) Story
  • The Countess of Monte Cristo (1934) Screenplay
  • The Love Captive (1934) Writer
  • By Candlelight (1933) Screenplay

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Karen DeWolf best known for?

Karen DeWolf is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Silver Lode (1954), Silver Lode (1954), Count the Hours! (1953), The Ford Television Theatre (1952).

When and where was Karen DeWolf born?

Karen DeWolf was born on February 14, 1904. They passed away on July 20, 1989.

How many credits does Karen DeWolf have?

Karen DeWolf has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 1954.

What is Karen DeWolf's background in cinema and television?

Karen DeWolf was an American screenwriter and novelist who maintained a career in Hollywood spanning more than 20 years. Born in 1904, she was sometimes known by the name Gypsy Wells and died in 1989. Throughout her career, she received credit on over 50 films. Her professional contributions included work as a writer, ...

Karen DeWolf by the numbers

55credits
54films
1TV series
1933–1954active years

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