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Charles MacArthur

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Also known as Charles Gordon MacArthur, Charlie MacArthur, Charles G. MacArthur

American playwright and screenwriter (1895-1956)

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Born
1895
Died
1956
Works
8

Top works

  • Spéciale dernière
  • The front page
  • Gunga Din
  • The contract of marine insurance
  • Johnny on a spot

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Film & TV

Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Charles MacArthur was an American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist, renowned for his collaborations with Ben Hecht. Together, they co-wrote the classic play The Front Page (1928), a satirical look at newspaper reporters that has been adapted multiple times for stage and screen. MacArthur also co-wrote Twentieth Century (1932), a screwball comedy that became a Broadway hit. His work is…

Known for

  • Mission: Impossible1966
  • The Adventures of Jim Bowie1956
  • Gunsmoke — Taylor1955
  • The Scoundrel — Flop House Bum1935
  • Crime Without Passion — Second Interviewer (uncredited)1934

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Type
Group

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Instance of
human
Given name
Charles
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Scranton
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
film director
Languages spoken
English language
Image
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date of birth
1895-11-05
date of death
1956-04-21
manner of death
natural causes
Commons category
Charles MacArthur
cause of death
disease
writing language
English language
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