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Robert Riskin

Writing

Born March 30, 1897 · New York City, New York, USA

Died September 20, 1955

Also known as Bob Riskin

IMDb

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.

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1935
  • Academy Award — Best Story · 1952 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1939 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1937 · nominated
  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1935 · nominated
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  • Academy Award — Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay · 1934 · nominated

Filmography19 titles

It Happened One Night

1934Screenplay

You Can't Take It with You

1938Screenplay

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936Screenplay

Pocketful of Miracles

1961Original Film Writer

Meet John Doe

1941Producer, Screenplay

Mister 880

1950Screenplay

The Thin Man Goes Home

1944Screenplay, Story

Lady for a Day

1933Screenplay

Lost Horizon

1937Screenplay

The Whole Town's Talking

1935Screenplay

American Madness

1932Dialogue, Story

Platinum Blonde

1931Dialogue

The Miracle Woman

1931Screenplay, Theatre Play

They Shall Have Music

1939Associate Producer

The Real Glory

1939Associate Producer

The Cowboy and the Lady

1938Additional Writing

Broadway Bill

1934Screenplay

Mr. Deeds

2002Original Film Writer

Here Comes the Groom

1951Story, treatment