Charles MacArthur

Schrijver, Acteur, Regisseur, Producer

5 november 1895 — 21 april 1956 (60 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • His Girl Friday
    His Girl Friday1940
  • Wuthering Heights
    Wuthering Heights1939
  • The Front Page
    The Front Page1931
  • Barbary Coast
    Barbary Coast1935
  • The Adventures of Jim Bowie
    The Adventures of Jim Bowie1 season
  • Lulu Belle
    Lulu Belle1948

Known For

  • His Girl Friday
    His Girl Friday1940
  • The Front Page
    The Front Page1974
  • Wuthering Heights
    Wuthering Heights1939
  • Freaks
    Freaks1932
  • Engelen met smerige gezichten
    Engelen met smerige gezichten1938
  • Switching Channels
    Switching Channels1988
  • Twentieth Century
    Twentieth Century1934
  • The Front Page
    The Front Page1931
  • Rasputin and the Empress
    Rasputin and the Empress1932
  • The Sin of Madelon Claudet
    The Sin of Madelon Claudet1931
  • Barbary Coast
    Barbary Coast1935
  • Billy Rose's Jumbo
    Billy Rose's Jumbo1962
  • King of Jazz
    King of Jazz1930
  • I Take This Woman
    I Take This Woman1940
  • Topaze
    Topaze1933
  • Paid
    Paid1930
  • Perfect Strangers
    Perfect Strangers1950
  • Billy the Kid
    Billy the Kid1930
  • Way for a Sailor
    Way for a Sailor1930
  • Riptide
    Riptide1934

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