Philip G. Epstein

American screenwriter (b. August 22, 1909, New York City, N.Y.— died 1952 of cancer), had a long career, most noted for the adaptation — in partnership with his twin brother, Julius, and others — of the unproduced play Everybody Comes to Rick's that became the screenplay for the film Casablanca (1942), for which its team of writers won an Academy Award.

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August 22 - 1909 - New York City - 1952 - Cancer - Julius - Casablanca - 1942 - Academy Award

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Jack Warner, head of Warner Brothers, had a love-hate relationship with the writing duo of the Epstein brothers. He could not argue with their commercial success, but he deplored their pranks, their work habits and the hours they kept. He consistently butted heads with the two. In 1952, Warner gave the brothers' names to the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC). They never testified before the committee, but on a HUAC questionairre, when asked if they ever were members of a "subversive organization," they wrote-in, "Yes. Warner Brothers."

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Jack Warner - Warner Brothers - House Un-American Activities Committee

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Philip's son Leslie Epstein directs the creative writing program at Boston University and is an accomplished novelist.

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Leslie Epstein - Creative writing - Boston University - Novelist

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His grandson Theo Epstein is the current general manager of the Boston Red Sox.

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Theo Epstein - Boston Red Sox

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