Lady for a Day is based on the short story written by the newspaperman of what nationality?
Lady for a Day:  The screenplay by Robert Riskin is based on the short story "Madame La Gimp" by Damon Runyon. Damon Runyon: Alfred Damon Runyon (October 4, 1880 – December 10, 1946) was an American newspaperman and short story writer.
American