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Arthur Guy Empey (December 11, 1883 – February 22, 1963) was an American soldier, author, actor and filmmaker. He served with the British Army during World War I, and upon his return wrote a popular autobiographical book, Over the Top, which sold over a quarter million copies.
Real life Hero in World War I, Arthur Guy Empey was born in Utah in 1883. Actor/writer who starred in his first film role as a soldier in 'over the Top' which he also directed from his best-selling book, about his own experiences as an American soldier in the British Army during World War 1. made at Vitagraph Film Company.
Actor/writer who starred in his first film role as a soldier in 'over the Top' which he also directed from his best-selling book, about his own experiences as an American soldier in the British Army during World War 1. made at Vitagraph Film Company.
- Writer, Actor, Producer
- December 11, 1883
- Arthur Guy Empey
- February 22, 1963
Arthur Guy Empey. 4.03. 364 ratings45 reviews. Infuriated by the German sinking of the liner Lusitania, the author (an American citizen) travels to England and enlists in the Royal Fusiliers, prior to America's entry into the war.
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Apr 1, 2005 · Empey, Arthur Guy, 1883-1963: Title "Over the Top," by an American Soldier Who Went Together with Tommy's Dictionary of the Trenches Credits: Daniel Callahan Language: English: LoC Class: D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918) Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal narratives Subject: English language -- Slang ...