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Melvin Frank (13 August 1913 – 13 October 1988) was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is known for his partnership with Norman Panama and their work on films such as Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), White Christmas (1954), and The Court Jester (1956).
- American
- 3; including Elizabeth Frank
- August 13, 1913, Chicago, Illinois
- October 13, 1988 (aged 75), Los Angeles, California
Melvin Frank (1913-1988) Melvin Frank. Melvin Frank was half of a famous screenwriting partnership. The other half of the collaborative effort was Norman Panama. The two men became close friends while attending the University of Chicago. Frank had initially pursued a degree in engineering, but was persuaded by Panama to switch to English instead.
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- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- January 1, 1
- Los Angeles, California, USA
Oct 15, 1988 · Melvin Frank, half of a prolific team that wrote, produced and directed some of Hollywood's wittiest romantic comedies, including ''Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House,'' died of complications...
May 1, 2014 · Written and directed by the veteran comedy team of Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, The Court Jester was shot in VistaVision, Paramount’s widescreen attempt to lure television viewers back into movie theatres.
1. The Court Jester (1955) Approved | 101 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family. A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against an evil ruler who has overthrown the rightful King. Directors: Melvin Frank, Norman Panama | Stars: Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury.
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May 11, 2015 · The Facts of Life. Well known for his pairings with Bing Crosby, Bob Hope also collaborated regularly with Lucille Ball, as in this 1960 tale of marital infidelity, which offers relatively few opportunities for the leads' trademark slapstick zaniness, but is still far from dark. Director Melvin Frank's treatment is more in the vein of an ...
Melvin Frank (13 August 1913 in Chicago, Illinois – 13 October 1988 in Los Angeles, California) was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is known for his work on films such as Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), The Court Jester (1956), and A Touch of Class (1973).
