Martin Goldsmith

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Martin Goldsmith (Writing).
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided sources.
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Length: 180-260 words.
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Name: Martin Goldsmith (also Martin M. Goldsmith).
Profession: American screenwriter and novelist.
Birth: November 6, 1913, in New York City, New York, USA.
Death: May 24, 1994 (age 80) in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Key Works (Screenwriting/Writing):
Detour (1945) - adapted from his 1939 novel of the same name.
Blind Spot (1947).
The Narrow Margin (1952) - earned an Academy Award nomination.
The Twilight Zone (1959).
Shakedown (1950).
Other info: Known for writing several classic B-movies.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Martin M. Goldsmith was an American screenwriter and novelist. Born on November 6, 1913, in New York City, New York, USA, he established a career in writing. He is recognized for his work on several classic B-movies. His literary and screenwriting contributions included the 1939 novel Detour, which he later adapted into the 1945 film of the same name.
Paragraph 2: Notable Credits and Recognition.
Goldsmith's filmography includes credits such as Blind Spot, released in 1947, and Shakedown in 1950. He is also known for his work on The Twilight Zone in 1959. One of his most significant achievements was the 1952 film The Narrow Margin, for which he earned an Academy Award nomination. He died on May 24, 1994, at the age of 80 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA.
Current word count check:
P1: ~55 words.
P2: ~65 words.
Total: ~120 words.
Constraint Check: I need 180-260 words. I need to expand using only the provided facts without inventing anything.
Expansion Strategy:
I can elaborate on the specific connections mentioned (e.g., the adaptation of his novel) and ensure all provided credits are integrated smoothly.
Revised Draft:
Martin M. Goldsmith was an American screenwriter and novelist whose professional career included writing several classic B-movies. Born on November 6, 1913, in New York City, New York, USA, Goldsmith contributed to both literature and film. He authored the 1939 novel Detour, which he subsequently adapted for the screen in the 1945 film of the same name. His body of work as a writer encompasses various projects across different decades.

Among his notable screenwriting credits are the films Blind Spot, released in 1947, and Shakedown, released in 1950. Goldsmith also received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the 1952 film The Narrow Margin. His television and film credits further include work on The Twilight Zone in 1959. Goldsmith passed away on May 24, 1994, at the age of 80 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA. Throughout