Max Ehrlich (writer)

Max Simon Ehrlich (October 10, 1909 – February 11, 1983) was an American writer. He is best known for the novel The Reincarnation of Peter Proud and the movie of the same name.[1]

Max Ehrlich
BornMax Simon Ehrlich
(1909-10-10)October 10, 1909
Springfield, Massachusetts, US
DiedFebruary 11, 1983(1983-02-11) (aged 73)
OccupationWriter
NationalityAmerican
EducationUniversity of Michigan
Period1940-1981
GenreMystery, science fiction
Children2

Biography

Early life and education

Max Simon Ehrlich was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on October 10, 1909 to Simon and Sarah Ehrlich. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Michigan in 1933.[1][2]

Career

Ehrlich began his career in newspapers, working as a correspondent for the Albany, New York Knickerbocker Press and Evening News during his college years, then after graduating as a feature writer for the Springfield, Massachusetts Republican. From there he turned to radio, working as the chief writer of the script division of WSPR in 1938 and 1939, in the script division of the American Jewish Committee from 1939 to 1941, and from 1941 to 1945 he was the assistant script director of the radio division of the American Red Cross.[1][2]

After 1945, Ehrlich was a novelist, playwright, and television dramatist. He wrote radio scripts for such series as The Big Story, The Shadow, Big Town, and Mr. and Mrs. North. He also adapted many novels, plays, and short stories for radio. His television work includes scripts for the series Barney Blake, The Big Story, The Defenders, The Nurses, The United States Steel Hour, and Star Trek (episode "The Apple").[1][2]

Marriage and children

He married and had two daughters. His daughter, Amy Ehrlich, is a writer of books for children.

Death and afterward

Max Simon Ehrlich died on February 11, 1983.

Published works

Filmography

Films
YearFilmCreditNotes
1953 The Glass Web Story By Based on his novel "Spin the Glass Web
1954 The Lie Written By
1961 The Naked Edge Story By Based on his novel "First Train to Babylon"
I Will Not Confess Story By
1967 Sail To Glory Written By Co-Wrote Screenplay with "Gerald Schnitzer"
1972 Z.P.G. Written By, Associate Producer Co-Wrote screenplay with "Frank De Felitta"
1974 The Savage Is Loose Written By Co-Wrote screenplay with "Frank De Felitta"
1975 The Reincarnation of Peter Proud Written By Based on the novel of the same name

Television
YearTV SeriesCreditNotes
1950 Sure as Fate Writer 2 Episodes
1950-52 Suspense Writer 5 Episodes
1951-58 Studio One In Hollywood Writer 4 Episodes
1952 Tales of Tomorrow Writer 4 Episodes
Man Against Crime Writer 1 Episode
1954 The Big Story Writer 2 Episodes
The Mail Story Writer 1 Episode
1956 Lux Video Theatre Writer 1 Episode
Navy Log Writer 4 Episodes
1956-57 Assignment Foreign Legion Writer 7 Episodes
1958 The Court of Last Resort Writer 1 Episode
1959 Deadline Writer 3 Episodes
1959-60 No Hiding Place Writer, Script Editor
1960 Winston Churchill: The Valiant Years Writer 1 Episode
1961 The Witness Writer 1 Episode
Armstrong Circle Theatre Writer 1 Episode
The United States Steel Hour Writer 1 Episode
Tallahassee 7000 Writer 4 Episodes
1961-62 The Defenders Writer 4 Episodes
1962 General Electric Theater Writer 1 Episode
Checkmate Writer 1 Episode
Target: The Corruptors! Writer 1 Episode
The Dick Powell Show Writer 1 Episode
1963 The Untouchables Writer 1 Episode
Arrest and Trial Writer 1 Episode
1965 For The People Writer 1 Episode
Voyage To The Bottom of the Sea Writer 1 Episode
1966 Jericho Writer 1 Episode
Run For Your Life Writer 1 Episode
1967 Star Trek Writer 1 Episode
The Wild Wild West Writer 1 Episode

Awards
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References
  1. "Cinema: Small Moments". Time. 1975-05-26.
  2. "Max Simon Ehrlich Papers, 1939-1964". University of Wisconsin Digital Collections. Finding aid for papers in Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, with linked "Biography/History".
  3. "Books -- Authors". The New York Times. June 26, 1964. p. 26. A novel about the crew of a nuclear submarine, Deep Is the Blue by Max Ehrlich, will be issued by Doubleday next Friday.
  4. Cromie, Alice (March 18, 1979). "Mystery & Suspense". Chicago Tribune. p. E7.
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