Melville Baker

Melville Baker

Deceased · Born: Apr 24, 1901 · Died: Apr 10, 1958

Personal Details

BornApr 24, 1901 Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, USA
Spouse
  • Dorothy Gilliam

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 2, 2025 )
  • Mary

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Gladys Franklin Gould

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 2, 2025 )

Biography

Melville Baker, a renowned writer, entered this world on April 24, 1901, in the picturesque town of Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, USA. He would go on to leave an indelible mark on the literary world, with a notable body of work that includes the novels "The Gilded Lily" (1935),"The Last Days of Pompeii" (1935),and the earlier release "Fashions in Love" (1929).

Throughout his life, Melville was blessed with the love and companionship of three remarkable women: Dorothy Gilliam, Mary, and Gladys Franklin Gould, whom he married. Each of these relationships undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his life and work.

Tragically, Melville Baker's life came to a close on April 10, 1958, in the charming city of Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France. Despite his untimely passing, his legacy continues to be celebrated and studied by literature enthusiasts around the world.

Career

1943
Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion as Screenplay
1938
1937
1936
Next Time We Love
Next Time We Love as Screenplay
Ladies in Love
Ladies in Love as Screenplay
1935
1934
1933
1932
Downstairs
Downstairs as Screenplay
1931
His Woman
His Woman as Writer