Grover Jones

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Grover Jones (November 15, 1893 – September 24, 1940) was an American screenwriter - often teamed with William Slavens McNutt - and film director. He wrote more than 104 films between 1920 and his death. He also was a film journal publisher and prolific short story writer. Jones was born in Rosedale, Indiana, grew up in West Terre Haute, Indiana, and died in Hollywood, California. He was the father of American polo pioneer Sue Sally Hale.

Awards & recognition

• ☆Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1936 · nominated
• ☆Academy Award — Best Story · 1932 · nominated