Émile Moreau (playwright)

Émile Moreau (1877-1958) was a French playwright and screenwriter, best known for his collaborations and adaptations of existing works. Born in the Basses-Pyrénées, he achieved significant success in the Parisian theater scene during the early to mid-20th century.

Moreau frequently worked with other prominent writers, including Maurice Leblanc, on dramatizations of popular novels, such as Leblanc's Arsène Lupin stories. These adaptations helped to bring the characters and storylines to a wider audience. He also collaborated with authors like Henri Duvernois.

His output includes original plays, as well as adaptations and collaborations. While not always credited with groundbreaking original work, Moreau's skill lay in his ability to craft engaging and commercially successful theatrical productions. He was a prolific playwright, contributing significantly to the popular entertainment of his era. Some of his notable works include collaborations on stage adaptations of Arsène Lupin, Le Secret de Wilhem Storitz (from Jules Verne), and several works with Henri Duvernois.