Writing
Craig Rice
Born June 5, 1908 · Illinois, USA
Died August 28, 1957 · aged 49
Craig Rice; born Georgiana Ann Randolph Craig; was an American author of mystery novels and short stories, sometimes described as "the Dorothy Parker of detective fiction." She was the first mystery writer to appear on the cover of Time Magazine, on January 28, 1946
Known For
The Falcon's Brother · 1942The Falcon's Brother
★ 6.41942
MovieCrimeMystery
A gentlemanly detective known as The Falcon calls on his brother to help him stop the Nazis from assassinating a key diplomat.
Tenth Avenue Angel · 1948Tenth Avenue Angel
★ 6.51948
MovieDrama
Flavia's been told that her Aunt Susan's fiancé, Steve, has been on a trip around the world, but in truth he's finished his prison term. Steve wonders how he can make some money and is approached by his old associates. When Flavia discovers the truth about Steve, she loses all faith in her family and in God, and it will take a miracle to restore Flavia's belief and keep Steve out of trouble.
The Falcon in Danger · 1943The Falcon in Danger
★ 6.01943
MovieCrimeMystery
Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the government.
Home Sweet Homicide · 1946Home Sweet Homicide
★ 4.51946
MovieComedyMystery
Mystery writer Marian Carstairs is hard at work trying to finish her latest novel. Her three children meanwhile are entertaining themselves by trying to solve a murder in their own neighborhood. In between gathering clues, the kids play matchmaker by trying to fix up their widowed mom with the handsome detective investigating the case.
The Eddie Cantor Story · 1953The Eddie Cantor Story
★ 7.51953
MovieMusicDrama
Film biography of entertainer Eddie Cantor, with Keefe Brasselle starring as the popular stage, radio and movie comic.
Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone · 1950Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone
★ 7.01950
MovieMysteryComedy
Harriet O'Malley tries to solve a murder aboard a train en route to New York.
The Underworld Story · 1950The Underworld Story
★ 6.31950
MovieDramaCrime
A blacklisted reporter brings his shady ways to a small-town newspaper after being fired from a big city daily.
The Lucky Stiff · 1949The Lucky Stiff
★ 5.81949
MovieComedyCrime
A lawyer spooks gangsters by faking a framed singer's electrocution.
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