Writing

Michael Kanin

Born February 1, 1910

Died March 12, 1993 · aged 83

No biography available.

Known For

Woman of the YearWoman of the Year · 1942
Woman of the Year
★ 7.01942
MovieComedyRomance
Rival reporters Sam Craig and Tess Harding fall in love and get married, only to find their relationship strained when Sam comes to resent Tess' hectic lifestyle.
Teacher's PetTeacher's Pet · 1958
Teacher's Pet
★ 6.81958
MovieComedyRomance
The rugged editor of a city newspaper poses as a journalism student and flirts with the professor.
The OutrageThe Outrage · 1964
The Outrage
★ 5.81964
MovieDramaCrime
At a disused railway station, three men -- a con artist, a preacher, and a prospector -- discuss the recent trial and sentencing of the outlaw Juan Carrasco for the murder of a man and the rape of his wife. In their recounting, the three explore the conflicting testimonies of the parties involved in the crimes. Disconcerting new questions arise with each different version of the event.
The Cross of LorraineThe Cross of Lorraine · 1943
The Cross of Lorraine
★ 6.51943
MovieWarDrama
French soldiers surrender to lying Nazis and are herded into a barbaric prison of war camp. From there they plan an uprising.
A Double LifeA Double Life · 1947
A Double Life
★ 6.31947
MovieDramaThriller
A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage taking over his mind off-stage.
The Opposite SexThe Opposite Sex · 1956
The Opposite Sex
★ 5.41956
MovieComedyMusic
Former radio singer Kay learns from her gossipy friends that her husband, Steve, has had an affair with chorus girl Crystal. Devastated, Kay tries to ignore the information, but when Crystal performs one of her musical numbers at a charity benefit, she breaks down and goes to Reno to file for divorce. However, when she hears that gold-digging Crystal is making Steve unhappy, Kay resolves to get her husband back. The Opposite Sex is a remake of the 1939 comedy The Women.
Play of the Week: RashomonPlay of the Week: Rashomon · 1960
Play of the Week: Rashomon
★ 8.01960
MovieCrimeDrama
Set in ancient Japan, Rashomon follows the aftermath of a bandit’s attack on a warrior and his wife, as the bandit, the wife, the husband, and a woodcutter each offer different versions of what happened. Directed for "Play of the Week" by Sidney Lumet, the production uses the story’s shifting testimonies to examine truth, self-image, violence, and moral uncertainty.
RhapsodyRhapsody · 1954
Rhapsody
★ 6.61954
MovieDramaMusic
A rich, young beauty, Louise Durant, follows the man she loves and hopes to marry to Zurich where he studies violin at the conservatory. A piano student at the conservatory falls madly in love with Louise. The violinist loves his music first and Louise second. The pianist loves Louise first and his music second. Louise must ultimately choose which man she wants.

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