Julius J. Epstein

Julius J. Epstein

Known for: Writing
Biography: 1909-08-22
Deathday: 2000-12-30 (91 years old)

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Biography

Julius J. Epstein (August 22, 1909 – December 30, 2000) was an American screenwriter, who had a long career, best remembered for his screenplay, written with his twin brother, Philip, and Howard E. Koch, of the film Casablanca (1942), for which the writers won an Academy Award. It was adapted from an unpublished play, Everybody Comes to Rick's, written by Murray Bennett and Joan Alison.His identical twin died in 1952, a loss that he felt for the rest of his life. He continued writing, receiving two more Oscar nominations. In 1998, he received a Los Angeles Film Critics Association career achievement award. His credits included Four Daughters (1938) for which he received his first Oscar nomination, The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941), The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942), Mr. Skeffington (1944), The Tender Trap (1955), Light in the Piazza (1962), Send Me No Flowers (1964), Pete 'n' Tillie (1972), Cross of Iron (1977) and Reuben, Reuben (1983).

Epstein had a less successful result as a playwright in Broadway theatre. His play, But, Seriously (starring Richard Dreyfuss and Tom Poston) would prove to be the last to be staged at Henry Miller's Theatre for more than 30 years, opening on February 27, 1969, and closing after only four performances. Epstein was born Julius Epstein as a twin to his brother Philip to a Jewish family on August 22, 1909 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City, New York. Their parents owned a livery stable at a time when horses were widely used in the city. He and Philip both graduated from The Pennsylvania State University in 1931, where they were champions in boxing; Julius became an NCAA Bantamweight Champion. He graduated with a BA in Arts and Letters. He maintained close ties with Penn State throughout his life (often as a guest lecturer at the film school). At his request, he was buried in a Penn State polo shirt.

After college, the Epsteins went to Hollywood, hoping to work in the movies. They became successful screenwriters and began collaborating in 1939. They were noted for their Academy Award-winning Casablanca, written together with Howard Koch and the uncredited Casey Robinson.

Jack L. Warner, head of Warner Brothers, had a tortuous relationship with the Epstein twins. While he could not argue with their commercial acumen, he deplored their pranks, their work habits and the hours they kept. In 1952, Warner gave their names to the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). They never testified before the committee, but on a HUAC questionnaire, when asked if they ever were members of a "subversive organization," they responded, "Yes. Warner Brothers."

Epstein married the actress Frances Sage and they had two children, James and Elizabeth. They later divorced. Epstein married Ann (1919-2003) and they had a son Philip, who died in 2000.In 1994, he was interviewed by Walter Matthau.He died on December 30, 2000, in Los Angeles, California.

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Filmography

all 67

Movies 66

Writer 59

self 5

Screenplay 3

TV Shows 1

Self (archive footage)
You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story

You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story (2008)

Movie
Writer
Why We Fight: World War II: The Battle of China / War Comes to America

Why We Fight: World War II: The Battle of China / War Comes to America (2000)

Movie
Self
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies

The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)

Movie
Self
Epstein in Hollywood - Julius J. Epstein Talks

Epstein in Hollywood - Julius J. Epstein Talks (1994)

Movie
Self - Screenwriter
You Must Remember This: A Tribute to 'Casablanca'

You Must Remember This: A Tribute to 'Casablanca' (1992)

Movie
Self
Bacall on Bogart

Bacall on Bogart (1988)

Movie
Writer
Reuben, Reuben

Reuben, Reuben (1983)

Movie
Writer
House Calls

House Calls (1979)

TV
Writer
The Pirate

The Pirate (1978)

Movie
Writer
House Calls

House Calls (1978)

Movie
Writer
Cross of Iron

Cross of Iron (1977)

Movie
1
Writer
Once Is Not Enough

Once Is Not Enough (1975)

Movie
Writer
Pete 'n' Tillie

Pete 'n' Tillie (1972)

Movie
Writer
Any Wednesday

Any Wednesday (1966)

Movie
Writer
Return from the Ashes

Return from the Ashes (1965)

Movie
Writer
Send Me No Flowers

Send Me No Flowers (1964)

Movie
Writer
Light in the Piazza

Light in the Piazza (1962)

Movie
Writer
Fanny

Fanny (1961)

Movie
Writer
Tall Story

Tall Story (1960)

Movie
Writer
Take a Giant Step

Take a Giant Step (1959)

Movie
Screenplay
The Reluctant Debutante

The Reluctant Debutante (1958)

Movie
Writer
The Brothers Karamazov

The Brothers Karamazov (1958)

Movie
Writer
Kiss Them for Me

Kiss Them for Me (1957)

Movie
Writer
The Tender Trap

The Tender Trap (1955)

Movie
Writer
Young at Heart

Young at Heart (1954)

Movie
Writer
The Last Time I Saw Paris

The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)

Movie
Writer
Forever Female

Forever Female (1953)

Movie
Writer
Take Care of My Little Girl

Take Care of My Little Girl (1951)

Movie
Writer
My Foolish Heart

My Foolish Heart (1950)

Movie
Writer
Chicken Every Sunday

Chicken Every Sunday (1949)

Movie
Writer
Romance on the High Seas

Romance on the High Seas (1948)

Movie
Writer
One More Tomorrow

One More Tomorrow (1946)

Movie
Writer
War Comes to America

War Comes to America (1945)

Movie
3.5
Writer
Why We Fight: The Battle of China

Why We Fight: The Battle of China (1944)

Movie
3
Writer
Arsenic and Old Lace

Arsenic and Old Lace (1944)

Movie
2.5
Writer
Mr. Skeffington

Mr. Skeffington (1944)

Movie
Writer
Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia

Why We Fight: The Battle of Russia (1943)

Movie
6
Writer
Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain

Why We Fight: The Battle of Britain (1943)

Movie
4.33
Writer
This Is the Army

This Is the Army (1943)

Movie
Writer
Casablanca

Casablanca (1943)

Movie
6.75
Writer
Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer

Why We Fight: Divide and Conquer (1943)

Movie
2.5
Writer
Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike

Why We Fight: The Nazis Strike (1943)

Movie
2.5
Writer
Yankee Doodle Dandy

Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942)

Movie
Writer
Prelude to War

Prelude to War (1942)

Movie
Writer
The Male Animal

The Male Animal (1942)

Movie
Writer
The Man Who Came to Dinner

The Man Who Came to Dinner (1941)

Movie
Writer
The Bride Came C.O.D.

The Bride Came C.O.D. (1941)

Movie
Screenplay
The Strawberry Blonde

The Strawberry Blonde (1941)

Movie
Writer
Honeymoon for Three

Honeymoon for Three (1941)

Movie
Writer
No Time for Comedy

No Time for Comedy (1940)

Movie
Writer
Saturday's Children

Saturday's Children (1940)

Movie
Screenplay
Four Wives

Four Wives (1939)

Movie
Writer
Daughters Courageous

Daughters Courageous (1939)

Movie
Writer
The Sisters

The Sisters (1938)

Movie
Writer
Secrets of an Actress

Secrets of an Actress (1938)

Movie
Writer
Four Daughters

Four Daughters (1938)

Movie
Writer
Confession

Confession (1937)

Movie
Writer
The King and the Chorus Girl

The King and the Chorus Girl (1937)

Movie
Writer
Sons o' Guns

Sons o' Guns (1936)

Movie
Writer
Stars Over Broadway

Stars Over Broadway (1935)

Movie
Writer
I Live for Love

I Live for Love (1935)

Movie
Writer
The Big Broadcast of 1936

The Big Broadcast of 1936 (1935)

Movie
Writer
Little Big Shot

Little Big Shot (1935)

Movie
Writer
Broadway Gondolier

Broadway Gondolier (1935)

Movie
Writer
In Caliente

In Caliente (1935)

Movie
Writer
Living on Velvet

Living on Velvet (1935)

Movie
Writer
Twenty Million Sweethearts

Twenty Million Sweethearts (1934)

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.17
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Information

Known For
Writing

Gender
Male

Birthday
1909-08-22

Deathday
2000-12-30 (91 years old)

Birth Place
New York City, United States of America

Siblings
Philip G. Epstein

Relatives
Theo Epstein, Leslie Epstein

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Writers Guild of America Award, Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay


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