Martin Quigley

Born in Chicago on November 24, 1917, he was the son of publisher Martin Quigley, whose trade papers were influential in the American film industry. He studied at Georgetown University and Columbia University, then became deeply involved in editing and publishing the family’s motion-picture magazines.

During World War II, he served in intelligence work for the U.S. Office of Strategic Services, using his publishing role as cover while gathering information in Ireland and Italy. Later in life, he also served twice as mayor of Larchmont, New York, alongside his work as a publisher and author.

His books include Magic Shadows: The History of the Origin of Motion Pictures, Peace Without Hiroshima, and A U.S. Spy in Ireland. He died on February 5, 2011, in West Hartford, Connecticut.