Charles MacArthur
Charles MacArthur was an American playwright, screenwriter, and journalist. Born on November 5, 1895, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he is best known for his play 'The Front Page,' which he co-wrote with Ben Hecht. The play, a fast-paced comedy about newspaper reporters on the crime beat, has been adapted into several movies and remains a classic in American theatre. MacArthur was also married to the actress Helen Hayes, with whom he had a daughter, Mary, and a son, James MacArthur, who became an actor. Charles MacArthur's contributions to American literature and cinema have left a lasting legacy. He passed away on April 21, 1956.
Books
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1. The Front Page
"The Front Page" is a fast-paced comedic play set in the bustling world of newspaper reporting in 1920s Chicago. It centers around an ambitious, hard-boiled editor determined to keep his star reporter from leaving the profession to get married. The plot thickens when the duo gets embroiled in the high-stakes coverage of an imminent execution, leading to a whirlwind of deception, ethical dilemmas, and madcap antics. The narrative captures the cutthroat journalism environment of the time, exploring themes of media ethics, the pursuit of sensationalism, and the frenetic energy of the newsroom.
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