Charles MacArthur

Charles MacArthur

Actor · Director · Producer · Writer

Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
November 5, 1895

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.

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Representative Works

Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
7.2
/ English
His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday
7.4
/ English
The Front Page
The Front Page
7.3
/ English
Switching Channels
Switching Channels
6.1
/ English
Gunga Din
Gunga Din
6.5
/ English
Angels with Dirty Faces
Angels with Dirty Faces
7.5
/ English
Lulu Belle
Lulu Belle
5.0
/ English
Billy Rose's Jumbo
Billy Rose's Jumbo
6.0
/ English
Twentieth Century
Twentieth Century
6.8
/ English
Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
6.0
/ English
Rasputin and the Empress
Rasputin and the Empress
5.5
/ English
The Front Page
The Front Page
6.5
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Wuthering Heights
1939Nominee

Best Writing

Wuthering Heights

His Girl Friday
1940Nominee

Best Writing

His Girl Friday

The Front Page
1974Nominee

Best Writing

The Front Page

Career Highlights

Switching Channels
1988Highlight

Best Writing

Switching Channels

Gunga Din
1939Highlight

Best Writing

Gunga Din

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