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American writer-producer, active between 1925 and 1930 as a journalist, publicist and stage manager. Moved to Hollywood, initially under contract at RKO (1934-37). During World War II, worked with Frank Capra as writer of the "Why We Fight" series for the Office of War Information. Producer and writer for United Artists (1951-52 and 1956-59). His best screenplays included the film noir classic Les tueurs (1946) and the Toulouse-Lautrec biopic Moulin Rouge (1952).

A friend and frequent collaborator of John Huston; his work with Huston included versions of the scripts for both "Moby Dick" and "The Man Who Would Be King" which were not used when Huston eventually made films of both these stories.

Son of actress Margaret Wycherly and writer Bayard Veiller.

Became a father for the first time at age 32 when his first wife Laura Kerr gave birth to their daughter Caroline Margaret Veiller on March 17, 1936.

He was also a successful antiques dealer in Los Angeles.

Became a father for the second time at age 45 when his second wife Grace gave birth to their son Philip Bayard Veiller on November 22, 1948.