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Robert Riskin

Robert Riskin

Known for

Writing

Born

March 30, 1897

Birthplace

New York City, New York, USA

Died

September 20, 1955 (aged 58)

Biography

From Wikipedia

Robert Riskin (March 30, 1897–September 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for his collaborations with director-producer Frank Capra.

Best known work

Mr. Deeds

Mr. Deeds

2002
It Happened One Night

It Happened One Night

1934
You Can't Take It with You

You Can't Take It with You

1938
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936
Meet John Doe

Meet John Doe

1941
Lost Horizon

Lost Horizon

1937
Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

1961
The Thin Man Goes Home

The Thin Man Goes Home

1944
Lady for a Day

Lady for a Day

1933
The Whole Town's Talking

The Whole Town's Talking

1935

Filmography

  1. 2002

    Mr. Deeds

    Original Film Writer

  2. 1961

    Pocketful of Miracles

    Original Film Writer

  3. 1956

  4. 1951

    Here Comes the Groom

    treatment, Story

  5. 1951

    Half Angel

    Screenplay

  6. 1950

    Mister 880

    Screenplay

  7. 1950

    Riding High

    Screenplay

  8. 1947

    Magic Town

    Story, Writer, Producer

  9. 1945

  10. 1945

  11. 1944

    The Thin Man Goes Home

    Story, Screenplay

  12. 1941

    Meet John Doe

    Screenplay, Producer

  13. 1939

    The Real Glory

    Associate Producer

  14. 1939

    They Shall Have Music

    Associate Producer

  15. 1938

    The Cowboy and the Lady

    Additional Writing

  16. 1938

  17. 1937

    Lost Horizon

    Screenplay

  18. 1937

  19. 1936

  20. 1935

  21. 1935

    Carnival

    Writer

  22. 1934

    Broadway Bill

    Screenplay

  23. 1934

  24. 1933

    Lady for a Day

    Screenplay

  25. 1933

    Ann Carver's Profession

    Screenplay, Original Story

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