Person
Charles MacArthur
- Known for
- Writing
- Birthday
- 1895-11-05
- Place of birth
- Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA
- Gender
- Male
- Died
- 1956-04-21
- Popularity
- 1
Also known as: Charles Gordon MacArthur
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Charles MacArthur was an American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist, renowned for his collaborations with Ben Hecht. Together, they co-wrote the classic play The Front Page (1928), a satirical look at newspaper reporters that has been adapted multiple times for stage and screen. MacArthur also co-wrote Twentieth Century (1932), a screwball comedy that became a Broadway hit. His work is celebrated for its sharp wit and insightful commentary on American society.
