Richard Murphy
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Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Known for
Credits
Cry of the City (1948)
Screenplay
Broken Lance (1954)
Screenplay
Panic in the Streets (1950)
Screenplay
Compulsion (1959)
Screenplay
The Kidnapping of the President (1980)
Screenplay
The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960)
Screenplay
X Marks the Spot (1942)
Screenplay
Three Stripes in the Sun (1955)
Screenplay
Boomerang! (1947)
Screenplay
Deep Waters (1948)
Screenplay
I Live on Danger (1942)
Screenplay
Slattery's Hurricane (1949)
Screenplay
The Apache Kid (1941)
Screenplay
The Cyclone Kid (1942)
Screenplay
Jesse James, Jr. (1942)
Screenplay
Flying Blind (1941)
Screenplay
Wrecking Crew (1942)
Screenplay