Biography
Dorothy Kingsley (1909–1997) was an American screenwriter who worked extensively in film, radio and television. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of silent-film actress Alma Hanlon and press agent Walter J. Kingsley. She began her career as a gag writer for radio shows including those of Bob Hope and Edgar Bergen before moving into screenwriting.
Under contract to MGM, Kingsley contributed to numerous musicals and comedies. Her credits include the screenplays for Kiss Me Kate (1953), Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954), Pal Joey (1957) and Valley of the Dolls (1967). She also wrote or co-wrote several films starring Esther Williams and received an Academy Award nomination for Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.
After leaving Hollywood, Kingsley and her husband William Durney established Durney Vineyards in Carmel, California. She returned briefly to co-write the screenplay for the 1994 remake of Angels in the Outfield.
