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.
Wrote 30
1980s
- 1988
1970s
- 1974
1960s
- 1962
1950s
- 1950
Perfect Strangers
Theatre Play
1940s
- 1949
The Twentieth Century
Writer
- 1948
The Front Page
Writer
- 1947
The Senator Was Indiscreet
Writer
- 1945
The Front Page
Writer
- 1940
I Take This Woman
Story
1930s
- 1939
- 1938
Angels with Dirty Faces
Writer
- 1936
Soak the Rich
Writer
- 1935
Spring Tonic
Theatre Play
Once in a Blue Moon
Writer
The Scoundrel
Story
- 1934
The President Vanishes
Writer
Crime Without Passion
Screenplay
- 1932
Rasputin and the Empress
Screenplay
- 1931
The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Writer
The Unholy Garden
Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
New Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wallingford
Adaptation
- 1930
Paid
Writer, Adaptation
The Girl Said No
Writer
Street of Chance
Writer
Acted in 5
1930s
- 1935
The Scoundrel
Flop House Bum
- 1934
Crime Without Passion
Second Interviewer (uncredited)
Directed 4
1930s
- 1936
Soak the Rich
Director
- 1935
Once in a Blue Moon
Director
The Scoundrel
Director
- 1934
Crime Without Passion
Director
Produced 3
1930s
- 1936
Soak the Rich
Producer
- 1935
The Scoundrel
Producer
- 1934
Crime Without Passion
Producer
Other crew 2
1930s
- 1930
Way for a Sailor
Additional Dialogue
Billy the Kid
Additional Dialogue