Dan Totheroh, a prolific American author, playwright, and screenwriter, was born on July 22, 1894, in San Francisco, California. Growing up in Marin County, he developed a passion for writing from a young age, even writing his first plays while still in high school. His early success, as his first play toured through surrounding towns, hinted at a promising career ahead.
However, his dreams of an acting career were put on hold when he was drafted into World War I. After the war, Totheroh refocused his attention on writing, beginning to write plays professionally in the 1920s. Despite initial struggles to make a living, he eventually found success, with several of his plays being produced onstage in New York.
Throughout his career, Totheroh collaborated on screenplays for notable films, including The Devil and Daniel Webster and The Count of Monte Cristo. His body of work showcases his versatility as a writer and his ability to craft compelling stories for various mediums.
Eventually, Totheroh's career came to a close in the late 1940s, and he passed away on December 3, 1976, at the age of 82, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and accomplished author, playwright, and screenwriter.
