Alan Le May

Alan Le May

Deceased · Born: Jan 3, 1899 · Died: Apr 27, 1964

Personal Details

BornJan 3, 1899 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Biography

Alan Le May, a multifaceted literary talent, made a lasting impact on the world of storytelling through his diverse range of creative endeavors. While he may be most famously associated with the novels that inspired two iconic Western films, The Searchers (1956) and The Unforgiven (1960),his impressive body of work extends far beyond these cinematic adaptations.

Prior to dedicating himself to a career in writing, Le May honed his craft as a journalist, amassing a wealth of experience and skills that would serve him well in his future endeavors. Ultimately, he transitioned to become a full-time author, producing an impressive 17 novels throughout his illustrious career.

As a novelist, Le May demonstrated a remarkable versatility, crafting stories that captivated readers and left a lasting impression on the literary landscape. His work continues to be celebrated and studied by scholars and enthusiasts alike, a testament to his enduring influence on the world of literature.

Career

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1960
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1956
{"id":201124,"title":"The Vanishing American","year":"1955","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-vanishing-american-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201124.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201124.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
{"id":67739,"title":"Flight Nurse","year":"1953","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/flight-nurse","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67739.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
{"id":67943,"title":"Blackbeard, the Pirate","year":"1952","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/blackbeard-the-pirate","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67943.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67943.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
{"id":82712,"title":"I Dream of Jeanie","year":"1952","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/i-dream-of-jeanie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82712.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82712.jpg"},"released":1}
I Dream of Jeanie
I Dream of Jeanie as Screenplay
{"id":68507,"title":"Quebec","year":"1951","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/quebec","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68507.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68507.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Quebec
Quebec as Writer
{"id":68773,"title":"Rocky Mountain","year":"1950","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/rocky-mountain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68773.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68773.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain as Screenplay, Story
{"id":68831,"title":"The Sundowners","year":"1950","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-sundowners","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68831.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68831.jpg"},"released":1}
The Sundowners
The Sundowners as Screenplay, Story
{"id":69021,"title":"The Walking Hills","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-walking-hills","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69021.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69021.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
The Walking Hills
The Walking Hills as Screenplay, Story
{"id":96615,"title":"Tap Roots","year":"1948","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/tap-roots","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96615.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96615.jpg"},"released":1}
1948
Tap Roots
Tap Roots as Screenplay
{"id":14492,"title":"Cheyenne","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/cheyenne","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14492.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14492.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Cheyenne
Cheyenne as Screenplay
{"id":69634,"title":"Gunfighters","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/gunfighters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69634.jpg"},"released":1}
Gunfighters
Gunfighters as Screenplay
{"id":32362,"title":"San Antonio","year":"1945","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/san-antonio","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32362.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32362.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
San Antonio
San Antonio as Screenplay
{"id":70316,"title":"Along Came Jones","year":"1945","job":"Novel","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/along-came-jones","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59126cncq010.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59126cncq010.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70512,"title":"The Adventures of Mark Twain","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventures-of-mark-twain-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70512.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70512.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
{"id":70525,"title":"The Story of Dr. Wassell","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/the-story-of-dr-wassell","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70525.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70525.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":69673,"title":"Reap the Wild Wind","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/reap-the-wild-wind","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69673.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69673.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":71802,"title":"North West Mounted Police","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/north-west-mounted-police","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7afeqb6i8ah0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7afeqb6i8ah0.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
{"id":82780,"title":"High Lonesome","year":"1950","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamfind.com\/us\/movie\/high-lonesome","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamfind.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82780.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
High Lonesome
High Lonesome as Director, Writer