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Corinne Anita Loos (April 26, 1888 – August 18, 1981) was an American actress, novelist, playwright and screenwriter. In 1912, she became the first female staff screenwriter in Hollywood, when D. W. Griffith put her on the payroll at Triangle Film Corporation. She is best known for her 1925 comic novel, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, her screenplay of the 1939 adaptation of The Women, and her 1951 Broadway adaptation of Colette's novella Gigi.

Quick facts about Anita Loos

  • Full name: Anita Loos
  • Born: 1888-04-26
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q272088

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Who is Anita Loos?

Corinne Anita Loos (April 26, 1888 – August 18, 1981) was an American actress, novelist, playwright and screenwriter.

What nationality is Anita Loos?

Anita Loos is United States.

When was Anita Loos born?

Anita Loos was born on 1888-04-26.

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