5.9
Movie
Writing
Robert Riskin
- Born
- Died
- (aged 58)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 39 titles
Biography
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.
Signature work
Known For
5.9
Movie
7.8
Movie
It Happened One Night
7.5
Movie
You Can't Take It with You
7.5
Movie
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
7.3
Movie
Meet John Doe
6.9
Movie
Lost Horizon
7.3
Movie
Pocketful of Miracles
7.1
Movie
The Thin Man Goes Home
7.1
Movie
Lady for a Day
6.9
Movie
The Whole Town's Talking
6.6
Movie
Platinum Blonde
6.7
Movie
The Miracle Woman
6.9
Movie
American Madness
7.2
Movie
Mister 880
6.7
Movie
Magic Town
6.3
Movie
The Cowboy and the Lady
6.3
Movie
Ex-Lady
6.3
Movie
The Real Glory
Acting credits 1
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | Rough and Ready Reggie Film | Boxing Extra |
Crew credits 39
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mr. Deeds Film | Original Film Writer |
| 1961 | Pocketful of Miracles Film | Original Film Writer |
| 1956 | You Can't Run Away from It Film | Screenplay |
| 1951 | Here Comes the Groom Film | treatment, Story |
| 1951 | Half Angel Film | Screenplay |
| 1950 | Mister 880 Film | Screenplay |
| 1950 | Riding High Film | Screenplay |
| 1947 | Magic Town Film | Story, Writer, Producer |
| 1945 | The Cummington Story Film | Producer |
| 1945 | Library of Congress Film | Producer |
| 1944 | The Thin Man Goes Home Film | Story, Screenplay |
| 1941 | Meet John Doe Film | Screenplay, Producer |
| 1939 | The Real Glory Film | Associate Producer |
| 1939 | They Shall Have Music Film | Associate Producer |
| 1938 | The Cowboy and the Lady Film | Additional Writing |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You Film | Screenplay |
| 1937 | Lost Horizon Film | Screenplay |
| 1937 | When You're in Love Film | Director |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town Film | Screenplay |
| 1935 | The Whole Town's Talking Film | Screenplay |
| 1935 | Carnival Film | Writer |
| 1934 | Broadway Bill Film | Screenplay |
| 1934 | It Happened One Night Film | Screenplay |
| 1933 | Lady for a Day Film | Screenplay |
| 1933 | Ann Carver's Profession Film | Screenplay, Original Story |
| 1933 | Ex-Lady Film | Story |
| 1932 | Virtue Film | Screenplay |
| 1932 | The Night Club Lady Film | Writer |
| 1932 | American Madness Film | Story, Dialogue |
| 1932 | Shopworn Film | Dialogue |
| 1932 | The Big Timer Film | Story, Dialogue |
| 1932 | Three Wise Girls Film | Writer |
| 1931 | Men in Her Life Film | Writer |
| 1931 | Platinum Blonde Film | Dialogue |
| 1931 | The Miracle Woman Film | Theatre Play, Screenplay |
| 1931 | Arizona Film | Adaptation, Dialogue |
| 1931 | Many a Slip Film | Writer |
| 1931 | Illicit Film | Theatre Play |
| 1917 | Rough and Ready Reggie Film | Writer |