Robert Riskin

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Robert Riskin

Writing March 30, 1897

New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia Robert Riskin (March 30, 1897–September 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for his collaborations with director-producer Frank Capra.

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Mr. Deeds

Mr. Deeds

5.9 2002 Movie
It Happened One Night

It Happened One Night

7.8 1934 Movie
You Can't Take It with You

You Can't Take It with You

7.5 1938 Movie
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

7.5 1936 Movie
Meet John Doe

Meet John Doe

7.3 1941 Movie
Lost Horizon

Lost Horizon

6.9 1937 Movie
Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

7.3 1961 Movie
The Thin Man Goes Home

The Thin Man Goes Home

7.1 1944 Movie
Lady for a Day

Lady for a Day

7.1 1933 Movie
The Whole Town's Talking

The Whole Town's Talking

6.9 1935 Movie
Platinum Blonde

Platinum Blonde

6.7 1931 Movie
The Miracle Woman

The Miracle Woman

6.7 1931 Movie

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From Wikipedia Robert Riskin (March 30, 1897–September 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for his collaborations with director-producer Frank Capra.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2002
    Mr. Deeds

    Movie Original Film Writer

  2. 1961
    Pocketful of Miracles

    Movie Original Film Writer

  3. 1956
    You Can't Run Away from It

    Movie Screenplay

  4. 1951
    Here Comes the Groom

    Movie treatment

  5. 1951
    Half Angel

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1950
    Mister 880

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1950
    Riding High

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1947
    Magic Town

    Movie Story

  9. 1945
    The Cummington Story

    Movie Producer

  10. 1945
    Library of Congress

    Movie Producer

  11. 1944
    The Thin Man Goes Home

    Movie Story

  12. 1941
    Meet John Doe

    Movie Screenplay

  13. 1939
    The Real Glory

    Movie Associate Producer

  14. 1939
    They Shall Have Music

    Movie Associate Producer

  15. 1938
    The Cowboy and the Lady

    Movie Additional Writing

  16. 1938
    You Can't Take It with You

    Movie Screenplay

More credits
  1. 1937
    Lost Horizon

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1937
    When You're in Love

    Movie Director

  3. 1936
    Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

    Movie Screenplay

  4. 1935
    The Whole Town's Talking

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1935
    Carnival

    Movie Writer

  6. 1934
    Broadway Bill

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1934
    It Happened One Night

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1933
    Lady for a Day

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1933
    Ann Carver's Profession

    Movie Screenplay

  10. 1933
    Ex-Lady

    Movie Story

  11. 1932
    Virtue

    Movie Screenplay

  12. 1932
    The Night Club Lady

    Movie Writer

  13. 1932
    American Madness

    Movie Story

  14. 1932
    Shopworn

    Movie Dialogue

  15. 1932
    The Big Timer

    Movie Story

  16. 1932
    Three Wise Girls

    Movie Writer

  17. 1931
    Men in Her Life

    Movie Writer

  18. 1931
    Platinum Blonde

    Movie Dialogue

  19. 1931
    The Miracle Woman

    Movie Theatre Play

  20. 1931
    Arizona

    Movie Adaptation

  21. 1931
    Many a Slip

    Movie Writer

  22. 1931
    Illicit

    Movie Theatre Play

  23. 1917
    Rough and Ready Reggie

    Movie Boxing Extra