H. C. Witwer
1890–1929 (age 39)
author/screenwriter
Biography
H. C. Witwer earned respect as a prolific author and screenwriter whose witty storytelling and keen observations translated seamlessly to the emerging art of cinema. He helped shape lighthearted comedies that captured the social rhythms of his time.
Colleagues recalled his generous spirit and imaginative mind, traits that supported a body of work still felt in the rhythm of classic film humor.