Jack Jevne (January 25, 1892 – May 25, 1972) was an American screenwriter. He also worked as an actor and served as sergeant first class during World War I. He wrote for 58 films between 1919 and 1956, notably working with Laurel and Hardy on several occasions. He was born in Provo, Utah, the son of Lloyd Jevne, a professional billiard player, and Anna Anderberg, a Swedish immigrant.1900 US Federal Census
During the Hollywood blacklist era, Jean Rouverol Butler, wife of blacklisted screenwriter Hugo Butler, wrote Autumn Leaves (1956) with her husband based on her novella. Jack Jevne fronted for her, that is, feigned authorship.Waxman, Sharon. Blacklist: Hollywood's Raw Wound; Ruined Artists Finally Get Measure of Respect. The Washington Post Washington, 23 November 1997: G, 1:1Johnson, Ted. Film: Guild re-writes blacklist-era credits. Variety 366.10 (Apr 7, 1997): 36.
Jevne died in Los Angeles, California.
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