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Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 – February 18, 1964) was an American writer. Prolific and versatile, he was a prominent literary figure in his heyday, and he described himself as "the best second-rate writer in America".
PHOENIX, Ariz., Feb. 18 (AP) — Clarence Budington Kelland, who made a fortune writing light fiction, died today at his home in suburban Scottsdale. He was 82 years old. Wrote 10 Million Words. In...
Clarence Budington Kelland has 194 books on Goodreads with 828 ratings. Clarence Budington Kelland’s most popular book is Scattergood Baines.
Famous Michigan author Clarence Budington Kelland was born in Portland, Michigan, on July 11, 1881, where he lived until he was ten years old. Mr. Kelland was best known for his "Scattergood Baines" stories in the American Magazine.
Learn about the life and works of Clarence Budington Kelland, a prolific American author of short stories, novels and movies. Find out why he was called "the best second-rate writer in America".
Clarence Budington "Bud" Kelland (July 11, 1881 – February 18, 1964) was an American writer. Prolific and versatile, he was a prominent literary figure in his heyday, and he described himself as "the best second-rate writer in America".
Kelland was president of the famous New York City Dutch Treat Club from 1929 - 1941. "A picked body of active agents in the production and dissemination of literature, art, music and drama in New York." During a large dinner party one evening, Clarence Kelland, serving as toastmaster, rose to speak at the end of the meal:
