Richard Murphy
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
- Writing
- Born
- 1912-05-08 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Died
- 1993-05-19
Known for
- Compulsion (1959) — Screenplay
- Panic in the Streets (1950) — Screenplay
- The Desert Rats (1953) — Writer
- Broken Lance (1954) — Screenplay
- Boomerang! (1947) — Screenplay
- Cry of the City (1948) — Screenplay
- The House on Telegraph Hill (1951) — Additional Writing
- The Wackiest Ship in the Army (1960) — Director
- Les Miserables (1952) — Writer
- The Last Angry Man (1959) — Adaptation
- You're in the Navy Now (1951) — Writer
- The Kidnapping of the President (1980) — Screenplay
- X Marks the Spot (1942) — Screenplay
- Slattery's Hurricane (1949) — Screenplay
- Deep Waters (1948) — Screenplay
- I Live on Danger (1942) — Screenplay