Ryskind, Morrie 1895-1985

Overview

Works:	144 works in 378 publications in 6 languages and 8,609 library holdings
Genres:	Motion picture plays Comedy films
Roles:	Author of screenplay, Librettist, Adapter, Scenarist, Writer of accompanying material, Actor, Lyricist, Bibliographic antecedent, Author of dialog
Classifications:	pn1997, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

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Publications about Morrie Ryskind

Publications by Morrie Ryskind

Publications by Morrie Ryskind, published posthumously.

Most widely held works about Morrie Ryskind

Papers, 1918-1958 by George S Kaufman ( )
George Macy papers, 1916-1970 by George Macy ( )
Ryskind, Morrie. author, columnist ( Book )
Ryskind, Morrie: Writer by Martin Quigley ( Book )
William Skinkle Knickerbocker letters, 1922-1967 by William Skinkle Knickerbocker ( )

Morrie Ryskind ( Book )
Papers, 1887-1980 by Lenore Marshall ( )
Research files 1971-1974 by Scott Meredith ( )
George S. Kaufman papers, 1911-1941 by George S Kaufman ( )
Ryskind, Morrie ( Book )
Correspondence, 1922-1967 by William Skinkle Knickerbocker ( )

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Most widely held works by Morrie Ryskind

A night at the opera ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1972 and 2004 in English and held by 1,169 libraries worldwide
A New York scandal, a riot on a ship, and an evening of insanity in a concert hall are some of the problems resulting from Groucho's outrageous business schemes. The goal, to bring Milan's finest opera stars to Manhattan.

My man Godfrey ( Visual )
35 editions published between 1936 and 2007 in English and held by 853 libraries worldwide
A zany millionaire family invites a tramp to be their butler.

The cocoanuts ( Visual )
12 editions published between 1929 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 592 libraries worldwide
Classic Marx Brothers comedy with Groucho as a hotel owner, Chico and Harpo as con men and Margaret Dumont as a wealthy matron.

Stage door ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in English and held by 586 libraries worldwide
The film depicts the fears, setbacks and daily struggles of aspiring young performers, and, for the very few, stardom and success.

Room service ( Visual )
6 editions published between 1985 and 2011 in English and held by 579 libraries worldwide
Room Service: A cash-strapped theatrical troup tries to find a backer and keep from being thrown out of their hotel. At the Circus: The brothers try to keep the cash-strapped circus running by finding a backer.

A night at the opera ( Visual )
17 editions published between 1935 and 2004 in English and held by 454 libraries worldwide
A Marx Brothers comic masterpiece with Groucho, Chico, and Harpo in the world of shipboard high society, including five minutes in Groucho's stateroom that make up one of the funniest scenes ever filmed.

A night at the opera by George S Kaufman ( Book )
7 editions published between 1935 and 1982 in English and Spanish and held by 443 libraries worldwide

Sam H. Harris presents Of thee I sing by George Gershwin ( )
25 editions published between 1932 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 434 libraries worldwide
Typescript, undated.

Penny serenade ( Visual )
20 editions published between 1941 and 2009 in English and held by 396 libraries worldwide
A young couple experience a series of misfortunes, which puts a strain on their marriage.

Animal crackers ( Visual )
27 editions published between 1930 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 364 libraries worldwide
Comedy classic that loosely centers around a painting stolen during a house party held by a wealthy society woman. This film introduces Groucho's most famous character, Captain Spaulding.

George & Ira Gershwin's Pardon my English by George Gershwin ( Recording )
7 editions published between 1994 and 2004 in English and held by 232 libraries worldwide
Typescript, dated Mar. 9, 2004.

Let 'em eat cake, a sequel to "Of thee I sing by George Gershwin ( Book )
2 editions published in 1933 in English and held by 229 libraries worldwide

Of thee I sing; a musical play by George S Kaufman ( Book )
4 editions published between 1932 and 1950 in English and held by 156 libraries worldwide

Animal crackers ( Book )
9 editions published between 1980 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 131 libraries worldwide
El capitán Jeffrey T. Spaulding es un famoso explorador proveniente del continente africano que, junto con su secretario, acude como invitado de honor a una fiesta en casa de Mrs. Rittenhouse, una adinerada dama. Durante la fiesta se produce el extraño robo de un valioso cuadro en la casa y Spaulding, con la ayuda de un músico y un profesor, intenta recuperarlo.

Louisiana purchase 1996 original New York cast recording : the musical comedy smash hit by Irving Berlin ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1940 and 1996 in English and held by 100 libraries worldwide

Heartbeat ( Visual )
8 editions published between 1994 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 96 libraries worldwide
Comedy about a lady pickpocket attaining her place in society after falling in love with a diplomat--Container.

Animal crackers ( Visual )
2 editions published between 1930 and 1990 in English and held by 87 libraries worldwide
Comedy classic that loosely centers around a painting stolen during a house party held by a wealthy society woman. This film introduces Groucho's most famous character, Captain Spaulding.

Of thee I sing : a musical play in two acts by George S Kaufman ( Book )
7 editions published between 1931 and 1963 in English and held by 84 libraries worldwide

Greatest classic films collection. Comedy Arsenic and old lace ; A night at the opera ; The long, long trailer ; Father of the bride ( Visual )
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 83 libraries worldwide
[Disc 1]. In Arsenic and old lace, a drama critic about to marry discovers insanity runs in his family. In A night at the opera, a New York scandal, a riot on a ship, and an evening of insanity in a concert hall are some of the problems resulting from Groucho's outrageous business schemes. The goal-- to bring Milan's finest opera stars to Manhattan.

My man Godfrey Life with father ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2006 in English and held by 83 libraries worldwide
My man Godfrey: A zany millionaire family invite a tramp to be their butler and find that he is richer than they are.

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