* Full Name: Richard Connell (born Richard William Connell Jr.)
* Dates: October 17, 1893 – November 21, 1949
* Notable Works: "The Most Dangerous Game" (1924), "The Gentleman from America" (1933), "The Babe Ruth Story" (1948).
* Early Life: Connell was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, to a prominent family. He attended Harvard University but left before graduating to pursue writing.
* Early Career: Connell began his writing career as a journalist, working for newspapers like the New York Times and the Chicago Daily News.
* Short Story Success: His most famous work, "The Most Dangerous Game," is a classic horror and adventure short story published in 1924. It has been adapted numerous times for film, television, and radio.
* Hollywood Success: Connell also wrote screenplays for Hollywood movies, including the 1933 film adaptation of "The Most Dangerous Game" and the 1948 film "The Babe Ruth Story."
* Other Writing: He wrote various short stories and novels, tackling themes of adventure, suspense, and social commentary.
* Death: Richard Connell died on November 21, 1949, in New York City at the age of 56.
Beyond these facts, here are some interesting points:
* Inspiration for "The Most Dangerous Game": While the inspiration for the story is unclear, some believe it stemmed from Connell's love of hunting and his fascination with the concept of hunting humans.
* Legacy: "The Most Dangerous Game" continues to be popular and influential, inspiring countless adaptations and influencing other works in the genres of horror and thriller.
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