Memphis-born Elwood Ullman, a visionary with a passion for the written word, deliberately eschewed the family tradition of whiskey distillation to pursue his dream of becoming a writer. He enthusiastically submitted humorous stories to a variety of esteemed publications, including "Captain Billy's Whiz Bang", "Life" magazine, and newspapers in New York and St. Louis, earning a reputation as a talented wordsmith.
Encouraged by his success, Ullman set his sights on breaking into the world of film writing, and through the guidance of screenwriter Jack Natteford, he secured a position writing for two-reel comedies. His impressive work ultimately led to his hiring by Columbia Pictures to write for their shorts department in 1936.
During his tenure at Columbia, Ullman had the privilege of collaborating with notable comedians, including The Three Stooges, Andy Clyde, and Charley Chase. After a successful stint in the shorts department, Ullman left in 1951 to focus on writing feature films, and eventually retired from the industry in 1966.
