Robert Riskin

Writing • 50 Credits

Biography

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.

🎬 Directed Titles (1)

Directorial Filmography
When You're in Love

When You're in Love

1937 ⭐ 3.4

✍️ Written & Story Credits (27)

Screenplay, Novel & Story
It Happened One Night

It Happened One Night

1934 ⭐ 3.9
Screenplay
You Can't Take It with You

You Can't Take It with You

1938 ⭐ 3.8
Screenplay
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town

1936 ⭐ 3.8
Screenplay
Meet John Doe

Meet John Doe

1941 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Lost Horizon

Lost Horizon

1937 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
The Thin Man Goes Home

The Thin Man Goes Home

1944 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Lady for a Day

Lady for a Day

1933 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
The Whole Town's Talking

The Whole Town's Talking

1935 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
The Miracle Woman

The Miracle Woman

1931 ⭐ 3.4
Screenplay
American Madness

American Madness

1932 ⭐ 3.5
Story
Mister 880

Mister 880

1950 ⭐ 3.6
Screenplay
Magic Town

Magic Town

1947 ⭐ 3.4
Writer
Ex-Lady

Ex-Lady

1933 ⭐ 3.1
Story
Broadway Bill

Broadway Bill

1934 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
Three Wise Girls

Three Wise Girls

1932 ⭐ 2.8
Writer
Here Comes the Groom

Here Comes the Groom

1951 ⭐ 2.7
Story
Virtue

Virtue

1932 ⭐ 3.3
Screenplay
You Can't Run Away from It

You Can't Run Away from It

1956 ⭐ 2.7
Screenplay
Riding High

Riding High

1950 ⭐ 3.0
Screenplay
The Big Timer

The Big Timer

1932 ⭐ 2.3
Story
Half Angel

Half Angel

1951 ⭐ 3.1
Screenplay
Men in Her Life

Men in Her Life

1931 ⭐ 3.0
Writer
The Night Club Lady

The Night Club Lady

1932 ⭐ 3.5
Writer
Ann Carver's Profession

Ann Carver's Profession

1933 ⭐ 3.5
Screenplay
Carnival

Carnival

1935 ⭐ 4.0
Writer
Many a Slip

Many a Slip

1931 ⭐ 5.0
Writer
Rough and Ready Reggie

Rough and Ready Reggie

1917
Writer

🎭 Acting Roles (1)

Ranked by Prestige & Popularity
Rough and Ready Reggie

Rough and Ready Reggie

1917
as Boxing Extra