Charles MacArthur
Known for Writing · 5 credits
- Born
- 1895-11-05
- Died
- 1956-04-21
- Place of birth
- Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- Charles Gordon MacArthur
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.
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TV Shows (3)
Movies (2)
About Charles MacArthur
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. With 5 credits spanning from 1934 to 1966, Charles MacArthur has appeared in 2 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Charles MacArthur Movies
- The Scoundrel (1935) — as Flop House Bum
- Crime Without Passion (1934) — as Second Interviewer (uncredited)
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