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Profile of Morrie Ryskind
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Morrie Ryskind |
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20th October 1895 |
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New York, New York, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Morrie Ryskind [Morris Ryskind] (20 October 1895 in New York City, New York, USA - 24 August 1985 in Washington), was a Hollywood and Broadway writer, lyricist, and director. He collaborated with the famous George S. Kaufman on many Broadway hits, and wrote or co-wrote many of the Marx Brothers' screenplays.
- His Broadway shows included:
- "Animal Crackers" (1929) (starring the Marx Brothers)
- "Strike Up the Band" (1930) (with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin)
- "Of Thee I Sing" (1933) (with music by George Gershwin and lyrics by Ira Gershwin)
- "Let 'Em Eat Cake" (1934)
- "Louisiana Purchase" (1941)
- His movies included:
- "The Cocoanuts" (1929) (starring the Marx Brothers)
- "Animal Crackers" (1930) (starring the Marx Brothers)
- "A Night at the Opera" (1935) (starring the Marx Brothers)
- "My Man Godfrey" (1936)
- "Stage Door" (1937)
- "Room Service" (1938) (starring the Marx Brothers)
He was a well known socialist who appeared before the House Unamerican Activities Committee, and later joined the John Birch Society.
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