Screenwriter. Wife of William C. DeMille. Known professionally as Clara Beranger. A former news writer, Clara was lured away from other studios to Paramount where she wrote for future husband William DeMille, whom she'd met at a dinner party. In all, Clara wrote for twenty four DeMille productions. She also wrote for Fox and Famous Players Lasky as well as writing a Broadway show entitled ‘His Chinese Wife.’ She retired in 1934, later dying of a heart attack.
Screenwriter. Wife of William C. DeMille. Known professionally as Clara Beranger. A former news writer, Clara was lured away from other studios to Paramount where she wrote for future husband William DeMille, whom she'd met at a dinner party. In all, Clara wrote for twenty four DeMille productions. She also wrote for Fox and Famous Players Lasky as well as writing a Broadway show entitled ‘His Chinese Wife.’ She retired in 1934, later dying of a heart attack.
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