Joseph Hergesheimer

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Joseph Hergesheimer (February 15, 1880 – April 25, 1954) was a prominent American writer of the early 20th century known for his naturalistic novels of decadent life amongst the very wealthy. His short story "Tol'able David" was made into a highly successful and acclaimed 1921 silent film. Other notable film adaptations include Java Head (US, 1923), The Bright Shawl (US, 1923), Wild Oranges (1924), and Cytherea (1924), and Java Head (UK, 1934). Eight films and one television special were adapted from Hergesheimer's work.

Crew

All Writing

Tol'able David

Department Writing

Job Short Story

Average Rating

7.0

20 votes

Release Date

Dec 31, 1921

105 years ago
Wild Oranges

Department Writing

Job Writer

Average Rating

6.3

16 votes

Release Date

Jan 20, 1924

103 years ago
Java Head

Department Writing

Job Novel

Average Rating

6.0

4 votes

Release Date

Jul 31, 1934

93 years ago
The Woman I Stole

Department Writing

Job Author

Average Rating

2.7

3 votes

Release Date

Jun 29, 1933

94 years ago
Tol'able David

Department Writing

Job Novel

Average Rating

7.0

1 votes

Release Date

Nov 15, 1930

96 years ago
The Bright Shawl

Department Writing

Job Story

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Apr 22, 1923

104 years ago
Cytherea

Department Writing

Job Novel

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

May 04, 1924

103 years ago
Flower of Night

Department Writing

Job Story

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Oct 17, 1925

101 years ago
Java Head

Department Writing

Job Novel

Average Rating

0.0

0 votes

Release Date

Jan 01, 1923

104 years ago

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