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Arthur Guy Empey (December 11, 1883 – February 22, 1963) was an American soldier, author, actor and filmmaker. He served with the British Army during World War I, and upon his return wrote a popular autobiographical book, Over the Top, which sold over a quarter million copies.
Dec 29, 2020 · Arthur Guy Empey was a former sailor and cavalryman who joined the British Army in World War I and wrote a best-selling memoir. He became a popular speaker and actor, but his career collapsed amid scandals and controversies.
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Jun 6, 2003 · The Project Gutenberg eBook of Over The Top, by Arthur Guy Empey This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the United States and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
Arthur Guy Empey. 4.04. 361 ratings43 reviews. Infuriated by the German sinking of the liner Lusitania, the author (an American citizen) travels to England and enlists in the Royal Fusiliers, prior to America's entry into the war.
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Actor/writer who starred in his first film role as a soldier in 'over the Top' which he also directed from his best-selling book, about his own experiences as an American soldier in the British Army during World War 1. made at Vitagraph Film Company.
- Writer, Actor, Producer
- December 11, 1883
- Arthur Guy Empey
- February 22, 1963
Arthur Guy Empey has 38 books on Goodreads with 805 ratings. Arthur Guy Empey’s most popular book is Over the Top.
Arthur Guy Empey: The Rise and Fall of a Self-Made Hero of WWI. In 1918 Arthur Guy Empey played himself in a silent motion picture loosely based on his best-selling World War I memoir. No print of the film is known to have survived.
