Maurice Geraghty (September 29, 1908 – June 30, 1987) was an American screenwriter, film director and producer.[1]
Maurice Geraghty
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| Born | (1908-09-29)September 29, 1908
Rushville, Indiana, U.S.
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| Died | June 30, 1987(1987-06-30) (aged 78)
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
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| Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, director, producer |
| Years active | 1930–1956 |
| Parent | Thomas J. Geraghty |
| Relatives | Gerald Geraghty (brother) Carmelita Geraghty (sister) |
Geraghty was the son of Tom Geraghty. His brother Gerald was also a screenwriter;[2] and his sister was silent film actress and painter Carmelita Geraghty.
After writing a variety of serials and films for Republic Pictures, several of Geraghty's screenplays were used by major studios. He began a career as a producer for RKO Pictures producing several of the Falcon film series.
Geraghty returned to screenwriting and made his directing debut with The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951). He entered television as both teleplaywright and director.