Biography
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 celebrated for its sharp wit and insightful commentary on American society.
Filmography
all 38
Movies 35
Writer 22
Director 4
TV Shows 3
Screenplay 3
Theatre Play
The Front Page (1974)
Movie
1
Writer
Reporter (1963)
Movie
Taylor
Gunsmoke (1955)
TV
6
Writer
The Front Page (1950)
Movie
Theatre Play
Perfect Strangers (1950)
Movie
Writer
The Front Page (1948)
Movie
Theatre Play
Lulu Belle (1948)
Movie
Writer
The Front Page (1945)
Movie
Theatre Play
His Girl Friday (1940)
Movie
5.72
Screenplay
Wuthering Heights (1939)
Movie
6
Director
Soak the Rich (1936)
Movie
Writer
Barbary Coast (1935)
Movie
Writer
Spring Tonic (1935)
Movie
Director
Once in a Blue Moon (1935)
Movie
Director
The Scoundrel (1935)
Movie
Director
Crime Without ion (1934)
Movie
Screenplay
Twentieth Century (1934)
Movie
Screenplay
Rasputin and the Empress (1932)
Movie
Writer
The Front Page (1931)
Movie
Adaptation / Writer
Paid (1930)
Movie
Writer
Billy the Kid (1930)
Movie
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Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1895-11-05
Deathday
1956-04-21 (60 years old)
Birth Place
Michigan, United States
Relationships
Helen Hayes (1928 - 1956)
Siblings
John D. MacArthur
Relatives
James MacArthur
Citizenships
United States
Also Known As
Charles Gordon MacArthur
Awards
Academy Award for Best Story
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