Louis Verneuil

Louis Verneuil (May 14, 1893 - November 3, 1952) was a French playwright, screenwriter, and actor.

Born in Paris, Verneuil wrote approximately sixty plays and was best known for comedy. Many of his works were produced on Broadway including "Jealousy" (1928) which starred John Halliday and Fay Bainter; and "Affairs of State" (1950) which starred Celeste Holm and Harry Bannister. "Affairs of State" ran for 610 performances at the Music Box Theatre and was the first work Verneuil wrote in English.

His screenwriting credits include "Avec Le Sourire (With a Smile)" (1936) which starred Maurice Chevalier, and "Cosas de Mujer (Feminine Wiles)" (1951). The Bette Davis film "Deception" (1946) was based on his play.

Verneuil was once married to Lysiane Bernhardt, the granddaughter of Sarah Bernhardt.

Verneuil committed suicide at the age of 59 by slashing his throat. Police found his body in a bathtub. Verneuil is buried in the Père Lachaise Cemetery.

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References

*The New York Times, November 4, 1952: "Playwright Verneuil Found Dead in Paris"