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About Joseph Hayes

Birth

1918

Death

2006

Biography

Joseph Hayes was an American playwright, novelist and screenwriter born in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Joseph Hayes was born in Indianapolis in 1918 and built a prolific career as a novelist, playwright, and screenwriter.

His most acclaimed work, The Desperate Hours, stands as a cornerstone of his literary legacy.

Throughout his life, Hayes authored a total of 38 works exploring diverse settings and themes.

In his youth, he spent two years in a Benedictine monastery before graduating from high school in 1936.

His narrative is characterized by varied settings, including locations such as Wisconsin, New York, and Florida.