Eve Greene
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Eve Greene | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 21, 1906 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1997 (aged 91) Laguna Hills, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Forever Cemetery |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
Eve Greene (May 21, 1906 – July 15, 1997) was an American screenwriter active primarily during the 1930s through the 1950s.
Early life
Greene grew up in Champaign, Illinois, and dreamed of being a Hollywood writer.
Career
She attended the University of Illinois and then moved to Los Angeles, where she got a job as a secretary at MGM and was mentored by Charles Brabin. She'd later be promoted to script clerk.[1][2][3] She credited Zelda Sears for helping her learn the ropes in the industry. At MGM, under Sears's tutelage, she wrote a few Marie Dressler vehicles before moving on to Paramount and then to freelance at various Hollywood studios.[4]
Personal life
Eve's sister, Babette Greene, was executive secretary of the Screen Writers Guild.
