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Victor Heerman
Writing
Born August 27, 1893 · Surrey, England, UK
Died November 3, 1977
Also known as Victor Eugene Heerman
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Victor Heerman (August 27, 1893 – November 3, 1977) was an English-American film director, screenwriter and film producer.[1] After writing and directing short comedies for Mack Sennett, Heerman teamed with his wife Sarah Y. Mason to win the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay of Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women in 1933. He directed the Marx Brothers' second film, Animal Crackers, in 1930.
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1934
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · nominated





