Sterling Noel
Sterling Noel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1903 San Francisco |
| Died | 1984 (aged 80–81) Paris, Maine |
| Occupations | journalist, editor, novelist |
Sterling Noel (1903–1984) was an American journalist, newspaper editor and novelist. Born in San Francisco, USA, Noel worked for several newspapers before joining the staff of the Baltimore News-Post in 1956. He became executive editor and continued in that role until his retirement in 1969.[1] Noel was also the author of several spy novels, including I Shot Stalin(1951) and We Who Survived(1959).[2] The films To Paris With Love and House of Secrets are based on stories of his.[3][4]
Novels
- I Shot Stalin (1951)
- Storm Over Paris (1955)
- We Who Survived (1959)
Personal life
Noel's third marriage was to choreographer and ballet director Catherine Littlefield.[5]
References
- ^ "STERLING NOEL, 81, EDITOR AND WRITER OF SPY NOVELS". Philadelphia Enquirer. United Press International. 11 November 1984. pp. E.21.
- ^ "Noel, Sterling". The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. Archived from the original on 24 April 2025. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ Nixon, Rob. "To Paris With Love". TCM. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "BFI Collections Search". British Film Institute. Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ^ "MRS. C. O'B. JAMES WILL BE REMARRIED". The New York Times. 17 April 1956. p. 28.
The prospective bridegroom's first two marriages ended in divorce and his third wife, who was Catherine Littlefield, a choreographer, died.