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Charles MacArthur

Born November 5, 1895 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

Died April 21, 1956

7 films

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.

Awards

1 win, 3 nominations

Filmography 7

Switching Channels (1988) movie poster
Switching Channels1988
Gunga Din (1939) movie poster
Gunga Din1939
Wuthering Heights (1939) movie poster
Wuthering Heights1939
Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) movie poster
Angels with Dirty Faces1938
The Scoundrel (1935) movie poster
The Scoundrel1935
Twentieth Century (1934) movie poster
Twentieth Century1934
The Front Page (1931) movie poster
The Front Page1931