Ernest Lehman

Ernest Lehman (December 8, 1915 in New York City – July 2, 2005 in Los Angeles, California) was an American screenwriter. He received 6 Academy Award nominations during his screenwriting career. In 2001 he received an honorary Oscar for his works, the first screenwriter to receive that honor.

Read more about Ernest Lehman:  Early Years, Collaboration With Alfred Hitchcock, Other Projects, Death

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    “Goodbye, Maria. I’m sure you’ll make a very fine nun.”
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