Samson Raphaelson date of birth:
March 30, 1894
How old was Samson Raphaelson when died?
89
Where was Samson Raphaelson born?
New York City, United States
When did Samson Raphaelson die?
July 16, 1983
What is Samson Raphaelson nationality?
American
What is Samson Raphaelson's occupation?
Playwright, Novelist, Screen Writer, Reporter
Short Biography
Samson Raphaelson (b. New York City; 1894–1983) was a leading American playwright, screenwriter and short-story author in the first half of the 20th century. Over a single weekend he transformed his short story “Day of Atonement” into his first play, The Jazz Singer. Following its successful run on Broadway, Warner Brothers studios made it into the first successful talking picture in 1927, starring Al Jolson. Although Raphaelson’s immense admiration of Jolson as a stage performer had inspired his short story “Day of Atonement, ” he did not write the screenplay of The Jazz Singer, preferring to concentrate on writing for the stage.