Davenport, Gwen (1909–2002)
Davenport, Gwen (1909–2002)
American novelist and playwright. Name variations: Gwen L. Davenport. Born Gwen Leys, Oct 3, 1909, in Panama; died Mar 23, 2002, in Louisville, Kentucky; dau. of a Navy doctor; children: 1 daughter, 2 sons.
Published the novel Belvedere (1947), which was the basis for the "Mr. Belvedere" films, starring Clifton Webb, and an ABC-TV series.
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