In the 1960s and 70s, this highly skilled scenarist (excelling in adaptations) turned out a number of superior scripts with strong, female protagonists, roles which often won awards for the actresses portraying them (e.g., "Cabaret" 1972). A successful playwright ("The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie", "40 Carats", "Tru"), Allen created and was executive producer on the highly respected television…
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