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Robert Riskin

Robert Riskin

March 30, 1897 – September 20, 1955

New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia Robert Riskin (March 30, 1897–September 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for his collaborations with director-producer Frank Capra.

Poster for Meet John Doe

Meet John Doe

1941

Poster for You Can't Take It with You

You Can't Take It with You

1938

Poster for Lost Horizon

Lost Horizon

1937

Poster for Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936

Poster for The Whole Town's Talking

The Whole Town's Talking

1935 • United States

Poster for It Happened One Night

It Happened One Night

1934 • United States

Poster for Three Wise Girls

Three Wise Girls

1932

Poster for Virtue

Virtue

1932

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