Riskin, Robert
Overview
| Works: | 241 works in 880 publications in 8 languages and 15,809 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 Romance films |
| Roles: | Author of screenplay, Author, Scenarist, Production personnel, Adapter, Author of dialog, Bibliographic antecedent, Writer of accompanying material, Other, Producer, Conceptor, Director |
| 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( )
- Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : a Hollywood memoir by Victoria Riskin( Book )
- Projections of America( Visual )
- Fay Wray and Robert Riskin : a Hollywood memoir by Victoria Riskin( )
- The miracle woman by Frank Capra( Visual )
- Riskin, Robert : Writer by Martin Quigley( )
- Forbidden Hollywood collection. Volume 7. disc 4, Ex-lady( Visual )
- Theater collection( )
- Riskin, Robert( )
- Women in Film oral history interview, Fay Wray by Fay Wray( Visual )
- Patrick McGilligan papers by Patrick McGilligan( )
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Most widely held works by
Robert Riskin
It happened one night by
Frank Capra(
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70 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,666 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
70 editions published between 1934 and 2017 in 7 languages and held by 2,666 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
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55 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,621 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
55 editions published between 1936 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,621 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
Lost horizon by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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28 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British consul Robert Conway, together with a planeload of American and English passengers, is fleeing war-torn China. The plane is hijacked and comes down in Tibet, where the survivors are rescued by the ageless inhabitants of 'Shangri La', a ruggedly remote, utopian community hidden in the Himalayas
28 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,423 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
British consul Robert Conway, together with a planeload of American and English passengers, is fleeing war-torn China. The plane is hijacked and comes down in Tibet, where the survivors are rescued by the ageless inhabitants of 'Shangri La', a ruggedly remote, utopian community hidden in the Himalayas
Six screenplays by
Robert Riskin(
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12 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 848 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1997 and 2003 in English and held by 848 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Meet John Doe by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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92 editions published between 1941 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To further his presidential aspirations, oil tycoon D.B. Norton buys a newspaper, renames it, and tells managing editor Connell to downsize. After being fired, cheeky reporter Ann Mitchell retaliates in her final story by creating John Doe, who writes a "Letter to the Editor," describing his disgust at the state of the world, capped by a threat to commit suicide on New Year's Eve in protest. John Doe's story causes an instant media sensation, so Ann finds a bum to "play" him. She selects former minor league ballplayer turned hobo Long John Willoughby, who goes along with the scheme. Soon he's making motivational speeches on the radio, and becoming a popular national figure, while corporate misbehavior, consumerism, and the attempted subversion of the resultant popular movement follow. Can Willoughby become the figure of integrity and principle he had only pretended to be? Even if it means sacrificing himself so that the real John Doe's can be saved?
92 editions published between 1941 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 844 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
To further his presidential aspirations, oil tycoon D.B. Norton buys a newspaper, renames it, and tells managing editor Connell to downsize. After being fired, cheeky reporter Ann Mitchell retaliates in her final story by creating John Doe, who writes a "Letter to the Editor," describing his disgust at the state of the world, capped by a threat to commit suicide on New Year's Eve in protest. John Doe's story causes an instant media sensation, so Ann finds a bum to "play" him. She selects former minor league ballplayer turned hobo Long John Willoughby, who goes along with the scheme. Soon he's making motivational speeches on the radio, and becoming a popular national figure, while corporate misbehavior, consumerism, and the attempted subversion of the resultant popular movement follow. Can Willoughby become the figure of integrity and principle he had only pretended to be? Even if it means sacrificing himself so that the real John Doe's can be saved?
You can't take it with you by
Frank Capra(
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28 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the son fo a wealthy tycoon falls for and proposes to a common gal in his office, his merciless father seizes an opportunity to buy up the final parcel of land he needs from the unsuspecting fiancée's family in order to build a munitions factory. But when the families assemble for a friendly dinner, a clas of lifestyles and class threatens to break up the engagement for good
28 editions published between 1938 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 812 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the son fo a wealthy tycoon falls for and proposes to a common gal in his office, his merciless father seizes an opportunity to buy up the final parcel of land he needs from the unsuspecting fiancée's family in order to build a munitions factory. But when the families assemble for a friendly dinner, a clas of lifestyles and class threatens to break up the engagement for good
The thin man goes home by
Dashiell Hammett(
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6 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nick and Nora drop by Sycamore Springs to see Nick's parents, and a mystery man drops dead on the front porch
6 editions published between 2005 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 766 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nick and Nora drop by Sycamore Springs to see Nick's parents, and a mystery man drops dead on the front porch
Frank Capra's You Can't Take It With You(
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11 editions published between 1938 and 2016 in English and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the stenographer from an eccentric family falls in love with the son of a rich mogul, the two families clash. Their love will change everything
11 editions published between 1938 and 2016 in English and held by 728 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When the stenographer from an eccentric family falls in love with the son of a rich mogul, the two families clash. Their love will change everything
It happened one night(
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9 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 353 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
9 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 353 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(
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12 editions published between 1931 and 2014 in English and German and held by 273 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
12 editions published between 1931 and 2014 in English and German and held by 273 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
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11 editions published between 1932 and 2011 in English and French and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the height of the Great Depression a populist bank president is saved from financial ruin by his small depositors
11 editions published between 1932 and 2011 in English and French and held by 255 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
During the height of the Great Depression a populist bank president is saved from financial ruin by his small depositors
Lady for a day by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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21 editions published between 1933 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a fruit peddler, throws a party for Count Romero, whose son is engaged to her beautiful daughter. With a little help from a big-time gambler and a few other instant "members of society," she keeps the imposture going-- for a while
21 editions published between 1933 and 2012 in 4 languages and held by 209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Apple Annie, a fruit peddler, throws a party for Count Romero, whose son is engaged to her beautiful daughter. With a little help from a big-time gambler and a few other instant "members of society," she keeps the imposture going-- for a while
The premiere Frank Capra collection(
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1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 197 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 197 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
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15 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in English and held by 174 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
15 editions published between 1947 and 2013 in English and held by 174 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
Meet John Doe(
Visual
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fired from her job, reporter Ann Mitchell invents a fictitious "John Doe" to write an idealistic letter threatening suicide in protest of social ills. The public response to the letter is so enormous that Ann's newspaper rehires her and hires an out-of-work baseball player, John Willoughby to play the part of John Doe. He enters into the hoax for the money but ultimately rebels against the evil, self-serving despots who attempt to further their own political goals by controlling him and the thousands of John Doe fans who support him
1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 153 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fired from her job, reporter Ann Mitchell invents a fictitious "John Doe" to write an idealistic letter threatening suicide in protest of social ills. The public response to the letter is so enormous that Ann's newspaper rehires her and hires an out-of-work baseball player, John Willoughby to play the part of John Doe. He enters into the hoax for the money but ultimately rebels against the evil, self-serving despots who attempt to further their own political goals by controlling him and the thousands of John Doe fans who support him
Broadway Bill by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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12 editions published between 1934 and 2014 in 4 languages and held by 141 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 141 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 Mr. Deeds goes to town(
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2 editions published between 1989 and 2017 in English and held by 120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur star in this lighthearted, poignant comedy about small-town, "pixilated" poet Longfellow Deeds who inherits $20 milion from his uncle and is promptly declared insane by petty moochers, relatives, conniving lawyers and big execs who all want a piece of the pie
2 editions published between 1989 and 2017 in English and held by 120 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur star in this lighthearted, poignant comedy about small-town, "pixilated" poet Longfellow Deeds who inherits $20 milion from his uncle and is promptly declared insane by petty moochers, relatives, conniving lawyers and big execs who all want a piece of the pie
Frank Capra's Riding high(
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5 editions published between 1950 and 2013 in English and held by 99 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 99 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 meet John Doe by
Frank Capra(
Visual
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12 editions published between 1985 and 2008 in English and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A corrupt politician attempts to further his evil ambitions by exploiting the appeal of a naive "John Doe."
12 editions published between 1985 and 2008 in English and held by 91 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A corrupt politician attempts to further his evil ambitions by exploiting the appeal of a naive "John Doe."
Frank Capra's Lady for a day(
Visual
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2 editions published in 2012 in English and held by 76 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 76 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
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Related Identities
- Capra, Frank 1897-1991 Other Production personnel Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author
- Columbia Pictures Corporation Producer
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm) Publisher
- Colbert, Claudette Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Walker, Joseph B. Cinematographer Illustrator Film editor Photographer
- Gable, Clark 1901-1960 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Cooper, Gary 1901-1961 Performer Actor
- Arthur, Jean 1900-1991 Other Performer Actor
- Hoyt, Arthur 1874-1953 Actor
- Connolly, Walter 1887-1940 Other Performer Actor
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Adams, Samuel Hopkins, Authors, American Banks and banking Capra, Frank, Charles, Nick (Fictitious character) Charles, Nora (Fictitious character) Communication Connell, Richard Edward, Deception Democracy Depressions 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 Mass media--Study and teaching Millionaires Motion picture actors and actresses 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) Social classes Social conflict Socialites Social problems United States United States.--Congress.--Senate War and motion pictures Wray, Fay,
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Alternative Names
Riskin, Robert 1897-1955
Robert Riskin American writer
Robert Riskin Amerikaans scenarioschrijver (1897-1955)
Robert Riskin cinéaste
Robert Riskin escriptor estatunidenc
Robert Riskin escritor americano
Robert Riskin escritor estadounidense
Robert Riskin sceneggiatore, regista e produttore cinematografico statunitense
Robert Riskin scriitor american
Robert Riskin US-amerikanischer Drehbuch- und Theaterautor, sowie Filmproduzent und Filmregisseur
Robert Riskin yhdysvaltalainen kirjailija
Ρόμπερτ Ρίσκιν
Роберт Рискин
Роберт Ріскін американський письменник
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רוברט ריסקין
רוברט ריסקין סופר אמריקאי
رابرت ریسکین
リスキン, ロバート
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