About
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.
Known for
Mission: ImpossibleSeries • 1966
GunsmokeSeries • 1955
The Adventures of Jim BowieSeries • 1956
Switching ChannelsMovie • 1988
Wuthering HeightsMovie • 1939
His Girl FridayMovie • 1940
The Front PageMovie • 1974
Angels with Dirty FacesMovie • 1938
Gunga DinMovie • 1939
Barbary CoastMovie • 1935
Billy Rose's JumboMovie • 1962
The Front PageMovie • 1931
Twentieth CenturyMovie • 1934
The Sin of Madelon ClaudetMovie • 1931
Crime Without PassionMovie • 1934