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  1. Jerome Weidman (April 4, 1913, New York City – October 6, 1998, New York City) was an American playwright and novelist. He collaborated with George Abbott on the book for the musical Fiorello! with music by Jerry Bock, and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick.

  2. American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright. Examine the life, times, and work of Jerome Weidman through detailed author biographies on eNotes.

  3. In “A Family Fortune” the humanity has been drawn from evil. Now parental love consists of Lessing Sr. financing a deductible university that can't expel Jr. What is Lessing's sex life?

  4. Overview. Jerome Weidman. (1913—1998) Quick Reference. (1913–), New York author, known for his frank, unpleasant portraits of Jewish characters, whose novels include I Can Get It For You Wholesale (1937) and its sequel, What's in It for Me? (1938), about an unscrupulous New Yorker's' dress-manufacturing business.

  5. Oct 12, 1998 · JEROME WEIDMAN achieved what most young writers would cheerfully surrender their souls for: a literary sensation with his first book, and a literary scandal with his second.

  6. 6 days ago · Jerome Weidman's known strengths as a writer were accurate dialogue, reminiscent of John O'Hara and Hemingway but with a New York Jewish accent, and the ability to depict upward-striving Jewish life in the familiar world of immigrants and their children.

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  8. WEIDMAN, JEROME (1913–1998), U.S. novelist. Born in New York City, Weidman obtained first-hand knowledge of the Jewish garment industry while working his way through college.

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