Most filmed novelist
- Who
- Edgar Wallace
- When
- 01 January 0001
Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) has had his books and short stories made into at least 179 films. In addition there have been other films based on his plays, scripts and unidentified sources, making him the most filmed 20th Century writer.
The first movie derived from Wallace's works was The Man who Bought London (GB 1916), from his novel of the same name.
Despite the royalties from his prodigious literary output, his film rights (37 of his films were made in his lifetime) and fees for scriptwriting, directing and chairing the board of British Lion, Edgar Wallace died owing $315,000.
Despite the royalties from his prodigious literary output, his film rights (37 of his films were made in his lifetime) and fees for scriptwriting, directing and chairing the board of British Lion, Edgar Wallace died owing $315,000.