Valentine Davies

film director, screenwriter (1905-1961)
Person human Q364405
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Valentine Davies

Summary

Valentine Davies is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on August 25, 1905[3]. He passed away in Malibu[4]. He died on July 23, 1961[5]. He worked as a screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and film director[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Valentine Davies…
  • Valentine Davies died in Malibu[4].
  • Valentine Davies was born on August 25, 1905[3].
  • Valentine Davies died on July 23, 1961[5].
  • Valentine Davies is buried at Hillside Memorial Park[10].
  • Valentine Davies held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Valentine Davies's professions included screenwriter[6].
  • Valentine Davies's professions included film producer[7].
  • Valentine Davies worked as a film director[8].
  • Valentine Davies was educated at University of Michigan[12].
  • A notable work attributed to Valentine Davies is Miracle on 34th Street[13].
  • Valentine Davies received the Academy Award for Best Story[14].
  • Valentine Davies is recorded as male[15].
  • Valentine Davies's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Valentine Davies's family name is recorded as Davies[17].
  • Valentine Davies's given name is recorded as Valentine[18].
  • Valentine Davies's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Story[19].
  • Valentine Davies's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Story[20].
  • Valentine Davies's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[21].
  • Valentine Davies's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)[22].
  • Valentine Davies's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Valentine Davies's has works in the collection is recorded as Anne Frank House[24].
  • Valentine Davies's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], Valentine Davies… he was born on August 25, 1905[3].

Education

Valentine Davies's education included a stint at University of Michigan[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and film director[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Valentine Davies is Miracle on 34th Street[13]. Things named for him include Valentine Davies Award[26], an award[27].

Recognition

Valentine Davies received the Academy Award for Best Story[14].

Death and Burial

Valentine Davies died on July 23, 1961[5]. He passed away in Malibu[4]. Burial took place at Hillside Memorial Park[10].

Why It Matters

Valentine Davies ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Entities named for him include Valentine Davies Award[26], an award[27].

FAQs

Where was Valentine Davies born?

Born in New York City[2], Valentine Davies…

Where did Valentine Davies die?

Valentine Davies died in Malibu[4].

What did Valentine Davies do for work?

Valentine Davies worked as screenwriter[6], film producer[7], and film director[8].

Where did Valentine Davies go to school?

Valentine Davies was educated at University of Michigan[12].

What awards did Valentine Davies receive?

Honors received include Academy Award for Best Story[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . oscars.org. oscars.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Miracle on 34th Street
    Given name Valentine
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
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    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32085|batch #32085]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (27)"
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