Garson Kanin

Writing

Garson Kanin

Born November 24, 1912 · Rochester, New York, USA

Died March 13, 1999 · aged 86

Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American writer and director. Description above from the Wikipedia article Garson Kanin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For

Adam's RibAdam's Rib · 1949
Adam's Rib
7.11949
MovieComedyRomance
A woman's attempted murder of her uncaring husband results in everyday quarrels in the lives of Adam and Amanda, a pair of happily married lawyers who end up on opposite sides of the case in court.
The Diary of Anne FrankThe Diary of Anne Frank · 1959
The Diary of Anne Frank
7.21959
MovieDramaHistory
The true, harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends, is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam.
A Salute to FranceA Salute to France · 1944
A Salute to France
7.51944
MovieDocumentary
Commissioned to prepare Allied troops for the liberation of Europe, the film uses a blend of staged narratives and historical footage to promote solidarity and dispel the myth that France was a nation of willing collaborators.
Born YesterdayBorn Yesterday · 1993
Born Yesterday
5.31993
MovieComedyRomance
A rich millionaire hires a sophisticated journalist to bring his somewhat dim-witted girlfriend up to the level of his peers. He fears that the showgirl's lack of etiquette may damage his own social reputation and tries to change her — but fails to realise that her enhanced eloquence will empower her to voice her own strong opinions.
Born YesterdayBorn Yesterday · 1950
Born Yesterday
7.31950
MovieComedyRomance
Uncouth, loud-mouth junkyard tycoon Harry Brock descends upon Washington D.C. to buy himself a congressman or two, bringing with him his mistress, ex-showgirl Billie Dawn.
My Favorite WifeMy Favorite Wife · 1940
My Favorite Wife
7.01940
MovieComedyRomance
Years after her ship disappeared, a presumably dead woman returns home. To her shock, she finds her husband has remarried.
The Scarlett O'Hara WarThe Scarlett O'Hara War · 1980
The Scarlett O'Hara War
6.21980
MovieDramaTV Movie
The trials and tribulations of David O. Selznick as he attempts to find an actress to play the role of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind (1939).
The Rat RaceThe Rat Race · 1960
The Rat Race
6.71960
MovieComedyDrama
An aspiring musician arrives in New York in search of fame and fortune. He soon meets a taxi dancer, moves in with her, and before too long a romance develops.

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