James R. Webb, a writer of remarkable talent and distinction, was born on October 4, 1910, in the lively city of Denver, Colorado, within the United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he garnered widespread recognition for his exceptional writing abilities, making a profound impact on the world of cinema with iconic works such as the 1962 film "How the West Was Won" and the 1962 thriller "Cape Fear".
Personal Details
BornOct 4, 1910 Denver, Colorado, USA
Biography
Career
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1971

The Organization as Writer
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1970

The Hawaiians as Screenplay
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They Call Me Mister Tibbs! as Screenplay
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1969

Sinful Davey as Writer
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Alfred the Great as Story
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1968

Guns for San Sebastian as Screenplay
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1964

Cheyenne Autumn as Screenplay
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1963

Kings of the Sun as Screenplay
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1962

How the West Was Won as Writer
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Cape Fear as Screenplay
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1959

Pork Chop Hill as Screenplay
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1958

The Big Country as Screenplay
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1956

Trapeze as Screenplay
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1955

Illegal as Screenplay
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1954

Vera Cruz as Screenplay
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Apache as Writer
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Phantom of the Rue Morgue as Writer
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1953

The Charge at Feather River as Screenplay
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1952

The Big Trees as Screenplay
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The Iron Mistress as Screenplay
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Operation Secret as Screenplay
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1951

Close to My Heart as Screenplay
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Raton Pass as Screenplay
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1950

Montana as Screenplay
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1949

South of St. Louis as Writer
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1948

California Firebrand as Story
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1941

Nevada City as Writer
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Jesse James at Bay as Screenplay
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Bad Man of Deadwood as Writer
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Rags to Riches as Writer