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.
Filmography
all 38
Movies 35
Writer 22
Director 4
TV Shows 3
Screenplay 3
Theatre Play

The Front Page (1974)
Movie
1
Writer

Reporter (1963)
Movie
Taylor

Gunsmoke (1955)
TV
6
Theatre Play

Perfect Strangers (1950)
Movie
Theatre Play

Lulu Belle (1948)
Movie
Theatre Play

His Girl Friday (1940)
Movie
5.72
Screenplay

Wuthering Heights (1939)
Movie
6
Director

Soak the Rich (1936)
Movie
Writer

Spring Tonic (1935)
Movie
Director

Once in a Blue Moon (1935)
Movie
Director

The Scoundrel (1935)
Movie
Screenplay

Twentieth Century (1934)
Movie
Screenplay

Rasputin and the Empress (1932)
Movie
Adaptation / Writer

Paid (1930)
Movie
Information
Known ForWriting
GenderMale
Birthday1895-11-05
Deathday1956-04-21 (60 years old)
Birth PlaceMichigan, United States
RelationshipsHelen Hayes (1928 - 1956)
SiblingsJohn D. MacArthur
RelativesJames MacArthur
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsCharles Gordon MacArthur
AwardsAcademy Award for Best Story
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