Biography
Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Wrote 25
1980s
- 1980
1960s
- 1960
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Screenplay
1950s
- 1959
The Last Angry Man
Adaptation
- 1955
Three Stripes in the Sun
Screenplay
- 1954
Broken Lance
Screenplay
- 1953
The Desert Rats
Writer
- 1952
Les Miserables
Writer
- 1951
You're in the Navy Now
Writer
- 1950
1940s
- 1949
Slattery's Hurricane
Screenplay
- 1948
Cry of the City
Screenplay
Deep Waters
Screenplay
- 1947
Boomerang!
Screenplay
- 1942
Wrecking Crew
Screenplay
X Marks the Spot
Screenplay
Wildcat
Writer
I Live on Danger
Screenplay
The Cyclone Kid
Screenplay
Jesse James, Jr.
Screenplay, Story
- 1941
Flying Blind
Screenplay
The Singing Hill
Writer
The Apache Kid
Story, Screenplay
Back in the Saddle
Writer
1930s
- 1938
Life in Sometown, U.S.A.
Writer
Directed 2
1960s
- 1960
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Director
1950s
- 1955
Three Stripes in the Sun
Director
Acted in 1
1970s
- 1979
Voltus 5
Big Bert Armstrong (voice)
Other crew 1
1950s
- 1951
The House on Telegraph Hill
Additional Writing
Created 1
1960s
- 1966
