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# Ardel Wray

(1907–1983)   Screenwriter

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Ardel Wray was a screenwriter, best known for *The leopard man (1943)*.

## Quick Facts About Ardel Wray

Born October 28, 1907

Died October 14, 1983

Profession Screenwriter

Notable works The leopard man (1943)

## About Ardel Wray

Ardel Wray was an American screenwriter and story editor, best known for her work on Val Lewton's classic horror films in the 1940s. Her screenplay credits from that era include I Walked with a Zombie, The Leopard Man and Isle of the Dead.

##  Quotes by Ardel Wray

> [I've learned one thing about life. We're a good deal like that ball, dancing on the fountain. We know as little about…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ardel-wray/i-ve-learned-one-thing-about-life-we-re-a-good-deal-like-that-ball/)

Ardel Wray

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e1f/ardel-wray-70885_balls_i-ve-learned-one-thing-about-life-we-re_150227.jpg)

> [The horseman on the pale horse is Pestilence. He follows the wars.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ardel-wray/the-horseman-on-the-pale-horse-is-pestilence-he-follows-the-wars/)

Ardel Wray

[Horse](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/horse/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d1/ardel-wray-70885_horse_the-horseman-on-the-pale-horse-is-pestil_1510368.jpg)

> [Fight death all your days, and die knowing you know nothing.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ardel-wray/fight-death-all-your-days-and-die-knowing-you-know-nothing/)

Ardel Wray

[Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f77/ardel-wray-70885_death_fight-death-all-your-days-and-die-knowin_1684956.jpg)

> [Laws can be wrong and laws can be cruel. And the people who live only by the law are both wrong and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ardel-wray/laws-can-be-wrong-and-laws-can-be-cruel-and-the-people-who-live-only/)

Ardel Wray

[Cruelty](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cruelty/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b5a/ardel-wray-70885_cruelty_laws-can-be-wrong-and-laws-can-be-cruel_2645450.jpg)

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