Samson Raphaelson Death
Samson passed away on July 16, 1983 at the age of 89.
When did Samson Raphaelson die?
July 16, 1983How old was Samson Raphaelson when died?
89
Samson Raphaelson Birthday and Date of Death
Samson Raphaelson was born on March 30, 1894 and died on July 16, 1983. Samson was 89 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: March 30, 1894
Date of Death: July 16, 1983
Age at Death: 89
Samson Raphaelson - Biography
Samson Raphaelson (b. New York City; 1894–1983) was a leading American playwright, screenwriter and short-story author in the first half of the 20th century. Over a single weekend he transformed his short story “Day of Atonement” into his first play, The Jazz Singer. Following its successful run on Broadway, Warner Brothers studios made it into the first successful talking picture in 1927, starring Al Jolson. Although Raphaelson’s immense admiration of Jolson as a stage performer had inspired his short story “Day of Atonement,” he did not write the screenplay of The Jazz Singer, preferring to concentrate on writing for the stage.
