Before moving to Hollywood he was a freelance writer who was also experienced in advertising. He arrived in Hollywood in 1916 and began working as a writer for Western films. His first credit was as scenario writer for the 1916 film A Youth of Fortune.
Before relocating to Hollywood, he was a freelance writer who also had experience in advertising. He arrived in Hollywood in 1916 and began working as a screenwriter for Western films. His initial credit was as a scenario writer for the 1916 film "A Youth of Fortune."