Avery Hopwood
Avery Hopwood | |
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Hopwood in 1922 | |
| Born | James Avery Hopwood May 28, 1882 Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Died | July 1, 1928 (aged 46) Juan-les-Pins, Antibes, France |
| Education | University of Michigan |
| Occupation | Playwright |
| Known for | Popularizing the term "gold digger" |
| Notable work | The Gold Diggers The Bat Spanish Love Ladies' Night |
James Avery Hopwood (May 28, 1882 – July 1, 1928) was an American playwright of the Jazz Age. He had four plays running simultaneously on Broadway in 1920, namely The Gold Diggers, The Bat, Spanish Love, and Ladies' Night (In a Turkish Bath). His most famous work popularized the use of the term "gold digger".