Charles MacArthur

Writing Nov 5, 1895 Apr 21, 1956 (aged 61) Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

5 Acting Credits
33 Crew Credits

Acting

Mission: Impossible TV

Mission: Impossible

1966
Gunsmoke TV

Gunsmoke

as Taylor

1955
Crime Without Passion Movie

Crime Without Passion

as Second Interviewer (uncredited)

1934
The Scoundrel Movie

The Scoundrel

as Flop House Bum

1935
The Adventures of Jim Bowie TV

The Adventures of Jim Bowie

1956

Crew

His Girl Friday Movie

His Girl Friday

Theatre Play

1940
The Front Page Movie

The Front Page

Theatre Play

1974
Angels with Dirty Faces Movie

Angels with Dirty Faces

Writer

1938
Wuthering Heights Movie

Wuthering Heights

Screenplay

1939
Gunga Din Movie

Gunga Din

Story

1939
Twentieth Century Movie

Twentieth Century

Screenplay

1934
The Front Page Movie

The Front Page

Writer

1931
Switching Channels Movie

Switching Channels

Writer

1988
Barbary Coast Movie

Barbary Coast

Writer

1935
The Sin of Madelon Claudet Movie

The Sin of Madelon Claudet

Writer

1931
Crime Without Passion Movie

Crime Without Passion

Director

1934
Billy Rose's Jumbo Movie

Billy Rose's Jumbo

Theatre Play

1962