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Robert Riskin (March 30, 1897 – September 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with Frank Capra.
Robert Riskin (1897-1955) was a screenwriter who collaborated with Frank Capra on five films, including two Oscar winners. He was also married to actress Fay Wray and died in Beverly Hills.
Author Ian Scott provides a unique perspective on Riskin and the ways in which his brilliant, pithy style was realized in Capra's enduring films. Riskin's impact on cinema extended far beyond these films as he articulated his vision of a changing America and helped spread Hollywood cinema abroad. 978-0-8131-9625-1.
Nov 14, 2013 · Adapted by Robert Riskin from a short story called “Night Bus,” the breezy comedy revolves around the unlikely romance between a spoiled socialite (Claudette Colbert) traveling incognito on a...
Because screenwriter Robert Riskin spent most of his career collaborating with legendary Hollywood director Frank Capra, Riskin's own unique contributions ...
Sep 11, 2023 · Learn about the life and career of Robert Riskin, one of the finest screenwriters of the 1930s, who collaborated with Frank Capra on classics like It Happened One Night and Mr. Deeds Goes To Town. The book by Ian Scott covers his Jewish roots, his rise and fall in Hollywood, and his tragic death at 53.
Robert Riskin was born on 30 March 1897 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and producer, known for It Happened One Night (1934), You Can't Take It with You (1938) and Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936).
