Wally: The True Wallace Reid Story
     David W. Menefee is an American author. His writing career began as a writer and marketing representative for theDallas Times Heraldand theDallasMorning News. David struck out on his own as a freelance writer, succeeding withSarah Bernhardt: In the Theater, Film and Sound Recordings, The First Female Stars: Women of the Silent Era,andThe First Male Stars: Men of the Silent Era.     As an esteemed film historian, theSan Francisco Examinernamed hisRichard Barthelmess: A Life in Pictures was named one of theTop 10 Books of the Year. In 2010,George O'Brien: A Man's Man in Hollywood,and"Otay!" The Billy "Buckwheat" Thomas Storywere popular hits. In 2011 hisWally: The True Wallace Reid Storywasnominated for a 2011 Pulitzer Prize.      David's other popular literary works includeThe Remarkable Mr. Messing, Brothers of the Storm, Charlie O'Doone's Second Chance and Other Stories, The Rise and Fall of Lou-Tellegen,theMargot Cranstonmystery series,Falling Stars: 10 Who Tried to be a Movie Star,andSarah Bernhardt, Her Films, Her Recordings.     David also works as a ghost writer, screenwriter, and book editor. He lives inDallas,Texas,USA.