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
Cast Credits
Crew
Crew Credits
Switching Channels
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1988
The Front Page
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1974
Billy Rose's Jumbo
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1962
Perfect Strangers
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1950
The Twentieth Century
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1949
The Front Page
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1948
Lulu Belle
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1948
The Senator Was Indiscreet
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1947
The Front Page
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1945
I Take This Woman
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1940
His Girl Friday
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1940
Wuthering Heights
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1939
Gunga Din
Role: Story
MOVIE • 1939
Angels with Dirty Faces
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1938
Soak the Rich
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1936
Soak the Rich
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1936
Soak the Rich
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1936
Barbary Coast
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1935
Spring Tonic
Role: Theatre Play
MOVIE • 1935
Once in a Blue Moon
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1935