Richard Sale

Richard Sale

Deceased · Born: Dec 17, 1911 · Died: Mar 4, 1993

Personal Details

BornDec 17, 1911 New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Irma Sale

    ( Dec 9, 2025 to Mar 4, 1993 )
  • Mary Loos

Biography

Richard Sale, a prolific writer and producer, was born on December 17, 1911, in the vibrant city of New York, New York, USA. His remarkable career spanned many years, during which he contributed to numerous films, including the iconic "The White Buffalo" released in 1977, the suspenseful "Suddenly" from 1954, and the action-packed "Torpedo Run" in 1958.

Throughout his life, Richard Sale was married twice. His first marriage was to Mary Loos, who later became Mary Sale during their time together. After their divorce, Richard Sale went on to marry Mary Anita Loos Von Saltza, with whom he had a complicated relationship, as she was his widow after Carl Von Saltza's passing. His second and final marriage was to Irma Sale, who sadly outlived him.

Richard Sale's remarkable life came to a close on March 4, 1993, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Career

1987
1977
The White Buffalo
The White Buffalo as Novel, Screenplay
1966
The Oscar
The Oscar as Novel
1958
Torpedo Run
Torpedo Run as Story, Screenplay
1956
1954
Suddenly
Suddenly as Screenplay
The French Line
The French Line as Screenplay
1953
Let's Do It Again
Let's Do It Again as Screenplay
1948
The Inside Story
The Inside Story as Screenplay
1947
Calendar Girl
Calendar Girl as Screenplay
Driftwood
Driftwood as Screenplay
Northwest Outpost
Northwest Outpost as Screenplay
1946
Rendezvous with Annie
Rendezvous with Annie as Story, Screenplay
1940
1957
Abandon Ship
Abandon Ship as Director, Screenplay
1955
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes
Gentlemen Marry Brunettes as Director, Screenplay
1954
Malaga
Malaga as Director
1953
1952
1951
Meet Me After the Show
Meet Me After the Show as Director, Screenplay
Half Angel
Half Angel as Director
1950
A Ticket to Tomahawk
A Ticket to Tomahawk as Director, Screenplay
I'll Get By
I'll Get By as Director, Screenplay
1958