J. Grubb Alexander

American screenwriter

J. Grubb Alexander
Born	(1887-12-25)December 25, 1887 Scranton, Pennsylvania
Died	January 11, 1932(1932-01-11) (aged 44) Los Angeles, California
Occupation	Screenwriter
Years active	1916-1932

Joseph Grubb Alexander (December 25, 1887 – January 11, 1932) was an American screenwriter of the silent era. He wrote for more than 90 films between 1916 and 1932. He was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Florence Grubb Alexander. His father was from Scotland and his mother was the daughter of Capt. Evan P. Grubb, a Civil War veteran.^[1] Joseph died from pneumonia in Los Angeles, California at the age of 44, and is buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.^[2]