Richard Murphy
Writing
1912-05-08 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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.
Filmography
The Kidnapping of the President
1980 · Movie
Voltus 5
1979 · Movie
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
1967 · Movie
Felony Squad
1966 · Series
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1960 · Movie
The Last Angry Man
1959 · Movie
Compulsion
1959 · Movie
Three Stripes in the Sun
1955 · Movie
Broken Lance
1954 · Movie
The Desert Rats
1953 · Movie
Les Miserables
1952 · Movie
The House on Telegraph Hill
1951 · Movie
You're in the Navy Now
1951 · Movie
Panic in the Streets
1950 · Movie
Slattery's Hurricane
1949 · Movie
Cry of the City
1948 · Movie
Deep Waters
1948 · Movie
Boomerang!
1947 · Movie
Wrecking Crew
1942 · Movie
X Marks the Spot
1942 · Movie
Wildcat
1942 · Movie
I Live on Danger
1942 · Movie
The Cyclone Kid
1942 · Movie
Jesse James, Jr.
1942 · Movie
Flying Blind
1941 · Movie
The Singing Hill
1941 · Movie
The Apache Kid
1941 · Movie
Back in the Saddle
1941 · Movie
Life in Sometown, U.S.A.
1938 · Movie