Bosley Crowther

Bosley Crowther (July 13, 1905 – March 7, 1981) was an American journalist and author. He was a movie critic for The New York Times for 27 years. His reviews and articles helped shape the careers of actors, directors and screenwriters, though his reviews, at times, were thought of as unnecessarily mean.

Bosley Crowther
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Born
Francis Bosley Crowther Jr.

(1905-07-13)July 13, 1905
DiedMarch 7, 1981(1981-03-07) (aged 75)
OccupationJournalist, author, movie critic
Spouse(s)Florence Marks (January 20, 1933 – March 7, 1981; his death)

Crowther died in Mount Kisco, New York from heart failure, aged 75[1]

References

  1. Robert D., McFadden (March 8, 1981). "Bosley Crowther, 27 Years a Critic of Film for Times, is Dead at 75". The New York Times. 

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