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Philip Epstein

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Philip Epstein · Arts & Literature

What

Co-wrote Casablanca (Academy Award 1943) with twin brother Julius

When

1909, New York City, United States — 1952, Los Angeles, California, United States

Where

United States

Biography

Philip Epstein is recognized among Jewish contributors to Arts & Literature — Co-wrote Casablanca (Academy Award 1943) with twin brother Julius

How & why

Philip G. Epstein was an American screenwriter who, with his twin brother Julius, co-wrote 'Casablanca', winning the 1943 Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Born to a Jewish family on New York's Lower East Side, the Epstein twins were among the studio era's leading writers before Philip's early death from cancer.

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Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish screenwriters

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Co-wrote Casablanca (Academy Award 1943) with twin brother Julius

1943

Source: Jinfo.org — Jewish screenwriters