Rupert Hughes (January 31, 1872 – September 9, 1956) was an American novelist, film director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, military officer, and music composer. He was the brother of Howard R. Hughes, Sr. and uncle of billionaire Howard R. Hughes, Jr. His three-volume scholarly biography of George Washington broke new ground in demythologizing Washington and was well received by historians. A staunch anti-Communist, in the 1940s he served as president of the American Writers Association, a group of anti-Communist writers.
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Full name at birth | Rupert Raleigh Hughes
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Claim to fame | Souls for Sale (1923)
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Date of birth | 31 January 1872
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Place of birth | Lancaster, Missouri, USA
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Date of death | 9 September 1956
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Age | 84 (age at death)
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Place of death | Hollywood, California
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Cause of death | Heart Failure
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Occupation | novelist, historian, Film director
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