Charles MacArthur
An image from The Front Page, one of the productions that also features Charles MacArthur.

Charles MacArthur

November 5, 1895 — Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA

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.

His Girl Friday

His Girl Friday

1940

The Front Page

The Front Page

1974

Angels with Dirty Faces

Angels with Dirty Faces

1938

Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

1939

Gunga Din

Gunga Din

1939

Twentieth Century

Twentieth Century

1934

The Front Page

The Front Page

1931

Switching Channels

Switching Channels

1988