Robert Riskin

Robert Riskin

Deceased · Born: Mar 30, 1897 · Died: Sep 20, 1955

Personal Details

BornMar 30, 1897 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Robert Riskin, a talented writer and producer, was born on March 30, 1897, in the vibrant city of New York, New York, USA. This individual's life was marked by a plethora of creative endeavors, with his most notable works including the iconic films "It Happened One Night" (1934),"You Can't Take It with You" (1938),and "Mr. Deeds Goes to Town" (1936). His professional accomplishments were likely influenced by his personal life, as he was married to the lovely Fay Wray.

Throughout his life, Riskin continued to make significant contributions to the world of cinema, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. His legacy is still celebrated today, with many regarding him as one of the most influential writers and producers of his time. Unfortunately, his life was cut short when he passed away on September 20, 1955, in the upscale city of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Career

{"id":188791,"title":"You Can't Run Away from It","year":"1956","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-run-away-from-it-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_188791.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_188791.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
{"id":68356,"title":"Half Angel","year":"1951","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/half-angel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68356.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68356.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Half Angel
Half Angel as Screenplay
{"id":68372,"title":"Here Comes the Groom","year":"1951","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/here-comes-the-groom","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68372.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68372.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68739,"title":"Mister 880","year":"1950","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mister-880","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68739.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Mister 880
Mister 880 as Screenplay
{"id":82784,"title":"Riding High","year":"1950","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/riding-high-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82784.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82784.jpg"},"released":1}
Riding High
Riding High as Screenplay
{"id":69643,"title":"Magic Town","year":"1947","job":"Writer, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/magic-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69643.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69643.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Magic Town
Magic Town as Writer, Story
{"id":14882,"title":"The Thin Man Goes Home","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-thin-man-goes-home","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14882.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14882.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
The Thin Man Goes Home
The Thin Man Goes Home as Screenplay, Story
{"id":69558,"title":"Meet John Doe","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meet-john-doe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69558.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69558.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Meet John Doe
Meet John Doe as Screenplay
{"id":22678,"title":"You Can't Take It with You","year":"1938","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/you-cant-take-it-with-you-1938","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22678.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22678.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":32503,"title":"Lost Horizon","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lost-horizon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32503.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Lost Horizon
Lost Horizon as Screenplay
{"id":32605,"title":"Mr. Deeds Goes to Town","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mr-deeds-goes-to-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32605.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32605.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
{"id":21633,"title":"The Whole Town's Talking","year":"1935","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-whole-towns-talking","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21633.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21633.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
{"id":17629,"title":"It Happened One Night","year":"1934","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-happened-one-night","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5orisssrjbp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5orisssrjbp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
{"id":95388,"title":"Broadway Bill","year":"1934","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/broadway-bill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95388.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95388.jpg"},"released":1}
Broadway Bill
Broadway Bill as Screenplay
{"id":74484,"title":"Lady for a Day","year":"1933","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lady-for-a-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74484.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74484.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
Lady for a Day
Lady for a Day as Screenplay
{"id":74552,"title":"Ex-Lady","year":"1933","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ex-lady","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74552.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74552.jpg"},"released":1}
Ex-Lady
Ex-Lady as Story
{"id":83397,"title":"Ann Carver's Profession","year":"1933","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ann-carvers-profession-1933","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83397.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":74831,"title":"American Madness","year":"1932","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/american-madness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74831.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74831.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
{"id":74879,"title":"Three Wise Girls","year":"1932","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-wise-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74879.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74879.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":75048,"title":"Virtue","year":"1932","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/virtue","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75048.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75048.jpg"},"released":1}
Virtue
Virtue as Screenplay
{"id":32488,"title":"The Miracle Woman","year":"1931","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-miracle-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32488.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32488.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
The Miracle Woman
The Miracle Woman as Screenplay
{"id":73131,"title":"When You're in Love","year":"1937","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/when-youre-in-love-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73131.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73131.jpg"},"released":1}
1937