Charles MacArthur
Biography
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Synopsis:
American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist.
Collaborated with Ben Hecht.
Co-wrote The Front Page (1928) (play, satirical look at newspaper reporters, adapted multiple times).
Co-wrote Twentieth Century (1932) (screwball comedy, Broadway hit).
Work celebrated for sharp wit and insightful commentary on American society.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Known for: Writing.
Known credits: 36.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: November 5, 1895.
Day of Death: April 21, 1956 (60 years old).
Place of Birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Also Known As: Charles.
Source [2] (ČSFD): (No specific facts provided in the snippet other than it's a profile).
Source [3] (Kinobox):
Films mentioned: Hříšní andělé, Na titulní straně, Na Větrné hůrce. (Note: These are Czech titles. Na titulní straně likely refers to The Front Page. Hříšní andělé is Angel and Sinners? Na Větrné hůrce is On Windy Hill? I should stick to the English titles provided in the synopsis or the specific names if
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Charles MacArthur (Writing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Synopsis:
American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist.
Collaborated with Ben Hecht.
Co-wrote The Front Page (1928), a satirical play about newspaper reporters.
Co-wrote Twentieth Century (1932), a screwball comedy.
Source [1]:
Known for: Writing.
Known credits: 36.
Birthday: November 5, 1895.
Death: April 21, 1956 (60 years old).
Place of birth: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Source [2]: (No specific facts in English).
Source [3]:
Films: Hříšní andělé (translated as something else?), Na titulní straně (The Front Page), Na Větrné hůrce (On Windy Ridge? or similar). Note: I must be careful with translations. "Na titulní straně" is The Front Page. "Hříšní andělé" and "Na Větrné hůrce" are listed as films he is famous for.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Charles MacArthur was an American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 1895. He was known for his work in writing and held 36 known credits. MacArthur died on April 21, 1956, at the age of 60.
Paragraph 2: Collaborations and Major Works.
MacArthur was recognized for his collaborations with Ben Hecht. Together, they co-wrote the 1928 play The Front Page, which provided a satirical look at newspaper reporters and received multiple adaptations for both stage and screen. He also co-wrote the 1932 screwball comedy Twentieth Century, which was a hit on Broadway. His filmography includes works such as Na titulní straně, Hříšní andělé, and Na Větrné hůrce.
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"Charles MacArthur was an American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 5, 1895. He was known for his work in writing and held 36 known credits. MacArthur died on April 21, 1956, at the age of 60.
MacArthur was recognized for his collaborations with Ben Hecht. Together, they co-wrote the 1928 play The Front Page, which provided a satirical look at newspaper reporters and received multiple adaptations for both stage and screen. He also co-wrote the 1932 screwball comedy Twentieth Century, which was a hit on Broadway. His filmography includes works such as Na titulní straně, Hříšní andělé, and Na Větrné hůrce. His work is noted for its sharp wit and insightful commentary on American society."
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Switching Channels (1988) Writer
- The Front Page (1974) Theatre Play
- Mission: Impossible (1966)
- Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962) Theatre Play
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Taylor
- Perfect Strangers (1950) Theatre Play
- The Twentieth Century (1949) Writer
- Lulu Belle (1948) Theatre Play
- The Front Page (1948) Writer
- The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) Writer
- The Front Page (1945) Writer
- His Girl Friday (1940) Theatre Play
- I Take This Woman (1940) Story
- Wuthering Heights (1939) Screenplay
- Gunga Din (1939) Story
- Angels with Dirty Faces (1938) Writer
- Soak the Rich (1936) Producer
- Soak the Rich (1936) Director
- Soak the Rich (1936) Writer
- Barbary Coast (1935) Writer
- The Scoundrel (1935) as Flop House Bum
- The Scoundrel (1935) Director
- The Scoundrel (1935) Producer
- The Scoundrel (1935) Story
- Once in a Blue Moon (1935) Director
- Once in a Blue Moon (1935) Writer
- Spring Tonic (1935) Theatre Play
- Twentieth Century (1934) Screenplay
- The President Vanishes (1934) Writer
- Crime Without Passion (1934) as Second Interviewer (uncredited)
- Crime Without Passion (1934) Director
- Crime Without Passion (1934) Screenplay
- Crime Without Passion (1934) Producer
- Rasputin and the Empress (1932) Screenplay
- The Sin of Madelon Claudet (1931) Writer
- The Front Page (1931) Writer
- New Adventures of Get Rich Quick Wallingford (1931) Adaptation
- The Unholy Garden (1931) Story
- The Unholy Garden (1931) Dialogue
- The Unholy Garden (1931) Screenplay
- Love in Every Port (1931) ADR Coordinator
- Way for a Sailor (1930) Additional Dialogue
- The Girl Said No (1930) Writer
- Billy the Kid (1930) Additional Dialogue
- Street of Chance (1930) Writer
- Paid (1930) Writer
- Paid (1930) Adaptation
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Charles MacArthur best known for?
Charles MacArthur is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Switching Channels (1988), The Front Page (1974), Mission: Impossible (1966), Billy Rose's Jumbo (1962).
When and where was Charles MacArthur born?
Charles MacArthur was born on November 5, 1895 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on April 21, 1956.
How many credits does Charles MacArthur have?
Charles MacArthur has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1988.
What is Charles MacArthur's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Goal: Write a factual identity profile of Charles MacArthur (Writing). Constraints: ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc. Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text only (no markdown, n...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Mission: Impossible (1966) — aged about 70
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Taylor — aged about 59
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956) — aged about 60
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