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Richard Murphy
Writing
Born May 8, 1912 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Filmography
The Kidnapping of the President
Voltus 5
Big Bert Armstrong (voice)
Felony Squad
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
The Last Angry Man
Compulsion
Three Stripes in the Sun
Broken Lance
The Desert Rats
Les Miserables
The House on Telegraph Hill
You're in the Navy Now
Panic in the Streets
Slattery's Hurricane
Cry of the City
Deep Waters
Boomerang!
Wrecking Crew
X Marks the Spot
Wildcat
I Live on Danger
The Cyclone Kid
Jesse James, Jr.
Flying Blind
The Singing Hill
The Apache Kid
Back in the Saddle
Life in Sometown, U.S.A.