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Edgar Wallace

Writing

Born April 1, 1875 · London, England, UK

Died February 10, 1932

Also known as Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace

Biography

Edgar Wallace was an English writer, journalist, playwright, screenwriter, and film director. He was one of the most successful English-language crime writers and is considered the inventor of the modern thriller, of which he was the leading exponent in the early 20th century.

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