Sonya Levien

Sonya Levien

Deceased · Born: Dec 25, 1888 · Died: Mar 19, 1960

Personal Details

BornDec 25, 1888 Panimunik, Russia Empire

Biography

Sonya, a highly accomplished individual with a law degree from the prestigious New York University, embarked on a brief legal career before redirecting her talents towards the worlds of magazine editing and fiction writing. Her exceptional storytelling abilities soon garnered widespread recognition, as several of her stories were successfully adapted into captivating cinematic productions.

As her reputation as a writer continued to grow, Sonya transitioned into the realm of screenwriting, penning scripts for a variety of notable studios and films. Her impressive portfolio includes screenplays for Will Rogers' films, as well as numerous projects developed in collaboration with Fox studios during the 1930s.

Throughout her illustrious career, Sonya worked with a range of esteemed studios, including RKO and Warner Bros., but it was her association with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) that proved to be the most prolific and enduring. Her remarkable body of work with MGM serves as a testament to her exceptional skill and dedication to her craft.

Career

1960
Pepe
Pepe as Story
1957
Jeanne Eagels
Jeanne Eagels as Screenplay
1956
Bhowani Junction
Bhowani Junction as Screenplay
1955
Oklahoma!
Oklahoma! as Screenplay
Hit the Deck
Hit the Deck as Screenplay
1954
1952
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow as Screenplay
1951
Quo Vadis
Quo Vadis as Screenplay
1948
1946
The Green Years
The Green Years as Screenplay
1945
1941
Ziegfeld Girl
Ziegfeld Girl as Screenplay
1939
1938
In Old Chicago
In Old Chicago as Screenplay
Kidnapped
Kidnapped as Screenplay
1936
Reunion
Reunion as Writer
1934
Change of Heart
Change of Heart as Screenplay
1933
State Fair
State Fair as Screenplay
Berkeley Square
Berkeley Square as Screenplay
1932
After Tomorrow
After Tomorrow as Screenplay
1931
Delicious
Delicious as Writer
The Brat
The Brat as Writer
1930
Song o' My Heart
Song o' My Heart as Screenplay
1929
1926