Riskin, Robert
Overview
| Works: | 207 works in 827 publications in 8 languages and 15,186 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Road films Romantic comedy films Screwball comedy films Action and adventure films Detective and mystery films Political films Screenplays |
| Roles: | Author of screenplay, Author, Scenarist, Production personnel, Adapter, Author of dialog, Bibliographic antecedent, Writer of accompanying material, Director, Conceptor, Other, Producer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
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Most widely held works about
Robert Riskin
- In Capra's shadow : the life and career of screenwriter Robert Riskin by Ian Scott( )
- Projections of America( Visual )
- The miracle woman( Visual )
- Women in Film oral history interview, Fay Wray by Fay Wray( Visual )
- Patrick McGilligan papers by Patrick McGilligan( )
- Forbidden Hollywood collection. Volume 7. disc 4, Ex-lady( Visual )
- Riskin, Robert : Writer by Martin Quigley( )
- Theater collection( )
- Riskin, Robert( )
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Most widely held works by
Robert Riskin
It happened one night by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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67 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,699 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her father threatens to annul her marriage to a fortune-hunting playboy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews hops a cross-country bus to New York, where she plans to live happily ever after with her handsome new hubby. Romantic complications soon arise, however, when she's befriended by fellow passenger Peter Warne, a brash and breezy reporter who offers his help in exhange for her exclusive story
67 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,699 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When her father threatens to annul her marriage to a fortune-hunting playboy, spoiled heiress Ellie Andrews hops a cross-country bus to New York, where she plans to live happily ever after with her handsome new hubby. Romantic complications soon arise, however, when she's befriended by fellow passenger Peter Warne, a brash and breezy reporter who offers his help in exhange for her exclusive story
Mr. Deeds goes to town by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
59 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Longfellow Deeds (Cooper), a small-town poet, inherits $20 million from his uncle and wants to give it away to needy people. Petty moochers, greedy relatives, conniving lawyers and big executives, who all want a piece of the pie, attempt to have Deeds declared incompetent
59 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 1,738 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Longfellow Deeds (Cooper), a small-town poet, inherits $20 million from his uncle and wants to give it away to needy people. Petty moochers, greedy relatives, conniving lawyers and big executives, who all want a piece of the pie, attempt to have Deeds declared incompetent
Frank Capra's you can't take it with you by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
40 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 1,532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the stenographer from an eccentric family falls in love with the son of a rich mogel, the two families clash. There love will change everything
40 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in 7 languages and held by 1,532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the stenographer from an eccentric family falls in love with the son of a rich mogel, the two families clash. There love will change everything
Lost horizon by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Romantic adventures of a group of people kidnapped in India and taken to an idyllic civilization in the mountains surrounding China
31 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,384 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Romantic adventures of a group of people kidnapped in India and taken to an idyllic civilization in the mountains surrounding China
Meet John Doe by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
102 editions published between 1941 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A genial homeless unemployed baseball pitcher is hoaxed into protesting against existing social evils as a newspaper circulation stunt. He pleas to the "little man" for brotherly love and democratic good will and John Doe clubs are formed. Because of his simple sincerity, he becomes a national hero, but he is shocked when he discovers that it's all a plot by the owner of the paper, who plans to use the voting strength of the clubs to bludgeon his way to power
102 editions published between 1941 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 1,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A genial homeless unemployed baseball pitcher is hoaxed into protesting against existing social evils as a newspaper circulation stunt. He pleas to the "little man" for brotherly love and democratic good will and John Doe clubs are formed. Because of his simple sincerity, he becomes a national hero, but he is shocked when he discovers that it's all a plot by the owner of the paper, who plans to use the voting strength of the clubs to bludgeon his way to power
Six screenplays by
Robert Riskin(
)
12 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The thin man goes home by
Dashiell Hammett(
Visual
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9 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 777 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Outlaws come and go in Nick & Nora's lives. Now it's time to meet the in-laws. The debonair sleuths leave little Nicky Jr. at boarding school, grab Asta and head to Nick's boyhood home of Sycamore Springs."--Container
9 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in 3 languages and held by 777 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Outlaws come and go in Nick & Nora's lives. Now it's time to meet the in-laws. The debonair sleuths leave little Nicky Jr. at boarding school, grab Asta and head to Nick's boyhood home of Sycamore Springs."--Container
It happened one night(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Opposites attract with magnetic force in this romantic road-trip delight, about a spoiled runaway socialite and a roguish man-of-the-people reporter who is determined to get the scoop on her scandalous disappearance. The first film to accomplish the very rare feat of sweeping all five major Oscar categories (best picture, best actor, best actress, best director, and best screenplay), is among the most gracefully constructed and edited films of the early sound era
6 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Opposites attract with magnetic force in this romantic road-trip delight, about a spoiled runaway socialite and a roguish man-of-the-people reporter who is determined to get the scoop on her scandalous disappearance. The first film to accomplish the very rare feat of sweeping all five major Oscar categories (best picture, best actor, best actress, best director, and best screenplay), is among the most gracefully constructed and edited films of the early sound era
Platinum blonde by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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14 editions published between 1931 and 2014 in English and German and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the film that fueled her legendary career, Jean Harlow stars in this romantic comedy directed by Academy Award winner Frank Capra. Written to showcase Harlow's talent, looks and charm, Platinum Blonde is a glorious spoof of the newspaper business in New York City during the Depression. Ann Schuyler, a wealthy socialite, meets reporter Stew Smith and the two fall madly in love. The comedy begins as she tries to transform him from a ruffian newsman into a convincing gentleman. Stew, who is quick with wisecracks, is slow to realize the dangers of being a kept man. At first, he likes the idle life of the rich, but there's trouble in paradise. Soon this Cinderella Man turns the social register upside down with his mocking repartee. To his rescue is Gallagher, a sympathetic friend and co-worker at the newspaper. She comforts and consoles Stew and, in classic Capra style, helps him right into her own arms.--Container
14 editions published between 1931 and 2014 in English and German and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the film that fueled her legendary career, Jean Harlow stars in this romantic comedy directed by Academy Award winner Frank Capra. Written to showcase Harlow's talent, looks and charm, Platinum Blonde is a glorious spoof of the newspaper business in New York City during the Depression. Ann Schuyler, a wealthy socialite, meets reporter Stew Smith and the two fall madly in love. The comedy begins as she tries to transform him from a ruffian newsman into a convincing gentleman. Stew, who is quick with wisecracks, is slow to realize the dangers of being a kept man. At first, he likes the idle life of the rich, but there's trouble in paradise. Soon this Cinderella Man turns the social register upside down with his mocking repartee. To his rescue is Gallagher, a sympathetic friend and co-worker at the newspaper. She comforts and consoles Stew and, in classic Capra style, helps him right into her own arms.--Container
American madness by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1932 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the height of the Great Depression a populist bank present is saved from financial ruin by his small depositors
13 editions published between 1932 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 251 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the height of the Great Depression a populist bank present is saved from financial ruin by his small depositors
Lady for a day by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
23 editions published between 1933 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a cantankerous New York City fruit peddler, has been pretending to be a high-society matron in letters to her daughter. When her daughter comes to visit with her aristocratic fiance, Apple Annie enlists her gangster friends for help
23 editions published between 1933 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 226 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a cantankerous New York City fruit peddler, has been pretending to be a high-society matron in letters to her daughter. When her daughter comes to visit with her aristocratic fiance, Apple Annie enlists her gangster friends for help
The premiere Frank Capra collection(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You can't take it with you: A family of zany free spirits helps a stuffy financier realize there's more to life than money
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 198 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
You can't take it with you: A family of zany free spirits helps a stuffy financier realize there's more to life than money
Magic town by
William A Wellman(
Visual
)
13 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ambitious pollster finds a small town whose citizens' opinions accurately reflect those of America at large. On discovering this oddity in the darling town of Grandview, Smith plots to exploit this mathematical miracle. Posing as an insurance salesman along with his two sidekicks, Ike Sloan and Mr. Twiddle, he romances the local newspaper editor while trying to keep her from discovering his true intentions
13 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in English and held by 172 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ambitious pollster finds a small town whose citizens' opinions accurately reflect those of America at large. On discovering this oddity in the darling town of Grandview, Smith plots to exploit this mathematical miracle. Posing as an insurance salesman along with his two sidekicks, Ike Sloan and Mr. Twiddle, he romances the local newspaper editor while trying to keep her from discovering his true intentions
Broadway Bill by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man decides to abandon his nagging wife and his job in her family's business for the questionable pleasures of owning a racehorse known as Broadway Bill
12 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 152 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A man decides to abandon his nagging wife and his job in her family's business for the questionable pleasures of owning a racehorse known as Broadway Bill
Frank Capra's Riding high(
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5 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in English and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race
5 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in English and held by 102 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A horse trainer who has fallen on hard times looks to his horse, Broadway Bill, to finally win the big race
Frank Capra's Lady for a day(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a cantankerous New York City fruit peddler, has been pretending to be a high-society matron in letters to her daughter. When her daughter comes to visit with her aristocratic fiance, Apple Annie enlists her gangster friends for help
2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 75 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a cantankerous New York City fruit peddler, has been pretending to be a high-society matron in letters to her daughter. When her daughter comes to visit with her aristocratic fiance, Apple Annie enlists her gangster friends for help
American madness (1932) : shooting script by
Robert Riskin(
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It happened one night (1934) : shooting script by
Robert Riskin(
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The strange love of Martha Ivers (1946) : shooting script by
Robert Rossen(
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1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet John Doe (1941) : shooting script by
Robert Riskin(
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 67 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Related Identities
- Capra, Frank 1897-1991 Other Production personnel Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Columbia Pictures Corporation Producer
- Walker, Joseph B. Cinematographer Illustrator Film editor Photographer
- Havlick, Gene 1894-1959 Film editor Editor
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
- Arthur, Jean 1900-1991 Other Performer Actor
- Tiomkin, Dimitri 1894-1979 Musician Composer
- Adams, Samuel Hopkins 1871-1958 Bibliographic antecedent Originator Other Conceptor Contributor
- Colbert, Claudette Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Cooper, Gary 1901-1961 Performer Actor
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Adams, Samuel Hopkins, Authors, American Banks and banking Capra, Frank, Charles, Nick (Fictitious character) Charles, Nora (Fictitious character) Connell, Richard Edward, Deception Democracy Depressions Detective and mystery stories Drifters Eccentrics and eccentricities Families Fathers and daughters Hart, Moss, Heiresses Hijacking of aircraft Himalaya Mountains Impostors and imposture Inheritance and succession Kaufman, George S.--(George Simon), Legislators Lost horizon (Hilton, James) Manipulative behavior Man-woman relationships Millionaires Motion picture plays, American Murder--Investigation Newspapers New York (State)--New York Parents-in-law Political corruption Politicians Politics in motion pictures Presnell, Robert, Propaganda, American Reporters and reporting Riskin, Robert Screenwriters Shangri-La (Imaginary place) Small cities Social classes Social conflict Socialites Social problems United States United States.--Congress.--Senate War and motion pictures World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Riskin, Robert 1897-1955
Robert Riskin Amerikaans scenarioschrijver (1897-1955)
Robert Riskin cinéaste
Robert Riskin escritor estadounidense
Robert Riskin sceneggiatore, regista e produttore cinematografico statunitense
Robert Riskin US-amerikanischer Drehbuch- und Theaterautor, sowie Filmproduzent und Filmregisseur
Ρόμπερτ Ρίσκιν
Роберт Рискин
Роберт Ріскін
רוברט ריסקין
רוברט ריסקין סופר אמריקאי
رابرت ریسکین
リスキン, ロバート
羅伯特·里思金
罗伯特·里斯金
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