Mary Loos von Salza
Scribe
Born in Los Angeles, von Salza was the niece of writer Anita Loos ("Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"), who helped raise her. After graduating from Stanford, she went to work in the publicity department of Fox Films. In the mid-1930s she turned to acting, and had roles in several Fox pictures.
With her former husband, Richard Sales, she jointly wrote and sometimes produced screenplays including "Gentleman Marry Brunettes," "The French Line," "A Ticket to Tomahawk" (which won the WGA Western awards), "The Tender Years" and "Rendezvous With Annie."
She later served as story editor for Mike Frankovich Productions and wrote a number of television scripts. Bantam Books published several of her novels.
She married her college sweetheart Carl von Salza at the age of 79. She is survived by her son Edward Sales.
Donations may be made to Ability First, 1300 Green St., Pasadena, Calif. 91006.
