Sonya Levien
Writing
Born December 25, 1888 · Panimunik, Russia Empire
Died March 20, 1960
Also known as Sonya Hovey · Соня Левин
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sonya Levien (born Sara Opesken; 25 December 1888 – 19 March 1960) was a Russian-born American screenwriter. She became one of the highest earning female screenwriters in Hollywood in the 1930s and would help a number of directors and film stars transition from silent films to talkies. In 1955 she received an Academy Award for her screenplay Interrupted Melody.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1956
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1956 · nominated
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1934 · nominated
Filmography24 titles
Lucky Star
The Valley of Decision
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Quo Vadis
Ziegfeld Girl
In Old Chicago
Oklahoma!
State Fair
Rhapsody in Blue
Drums Along the Mohawk
The Power of the Press
Pepe
The Student Prince
The Cowboy and the Lady
State Fair
Jeanne Eagels
Bhowani Junction
Cass Timberlane
Three Daring Daughters
Interrupted Melody
Cavalcade
Hit the Deck
Song o' My Heart
Behind That Curtain