David Belasco
Date of Birth : Jul 25, 1853
Date of Death : May 14, 1931
Birth Place : San Francisco
David Belasco was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director and playwright. He was the first writer to adapt the short story Madame Butterfly for the stage, and he launched the theatrical career of Mary Pickford. Belasco pioneered many innovative new forms of stage lighting and special effects.