Writing
David Goodis
Born March 2, 1917 Died January 7, 1967 (Age 49)Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA17 Credits
David Loeb Goodis (March 2, 1917 – January 7, 1967) was an American writer of crime fiction noted for his output of short stories and novels in the noir fiction genre. Born in Philadelphia, Goodis alternately resided there and in New York City and Hollywood during his professional years. According to critic Dennis Drabelle, "Despite his [university] education, a combination of ethnicity (Jewish) and temperament allow…
