Writing
Harry Kurnitz
Born January 5, 1908 · New York City, New York, USA
Died March 18, 1968 · aged 60
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Harry Kurnitz (January 5, 1908 – March 18, 1968) was an American playwright, novelist, and prolific screenwriter who wrote swashbucklers for Errol Flynn and comedies for Danny Kaye. Description above from the Wikipedia article Harry Kurnitz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For
Witness for the Prosecution · 1957Witness for the Prosecution
★ 8.21957
MovieDramaMystery
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
How to Steal a Million · 1966How to Steal a Million
★ 7.51966
MovieComedyCrime
A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.
A Shot in the Dark · 1964A Shot in the Dark
★ 7.21964
MovieComedyMystery
Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.
Adventures of Don Juan · 1948Adventures of Don Juan
★ 6.81948
MovieAdventureRomance
Spanish Lothario Don Juan, the legendary lover and adventurer returns to Spain following a scandal and comes to the aid of his queen, who is under threat from sinister forces.
Hatari! · 1962Hatari!
★ 6.81962
MovieAdventureComedy
A female wildlife photographer arrives on an East African reservation where a group of men trap wild animals for zoos and circuses.
The Thin Man Goes Home · 1944The Thin Man Goes Home
★ 7.11944
MovieComedyMystery
Hoping for a peaceful visit with his parents in the small town of Sycamore Springs, Nick Charles and his wife Nora soon find themselves surrounded by old rivalries, family tensions, and a mysterious murder. Nick’s father, a respected retired doctor, would much rather see his son give up detective work, but a suspicious shooting quickly draws Nick back into action. As Nick and Nora investigate, they uncover jealousy, deception, hidden motives, and a dangerous secret involving the town’s prominent citizens.
My Dream Is Yours · 1949My Dream Is Yours
★ 6.41949
MovieComedyMusic
Conceited singer Garry Mitchell refuses to renew his radio contract, so agent Doug Blake decides to find a new personality to replace him. In New York, he finds Martha Gibson, a single mother with a great voice. He arranges for her to move to Hollywood, but then has a problem trying to sell her to the show's sponsor. Doug tries every trick he can think of to make Martha a star, and as the two work more closely, he falls in love with her. Complicating matters further, Martha meets and becomes attracted to Garry.
Witness for the Prosecution · 1982Witness for the Prosecution
★ 6.61982
MovieCrimeDrama
An ailing barrister is thrust back into the courtroom in what becomes one of the most unusual and eventful murder cases of the lawyer's career when he finds himself defending a man being tried for the murder of a socialite.
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