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W. R. Burnett. William Riley Burnett (November 25, 1899 – April 25, 1982) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies.
One of the most influential writers in screen history, W. R. Burnett has contributed countless classic moments in cinema. Born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1899. By the time he left in 1927, he'd written over a hundred short stories and five novels, all unpublished.
W.R. Burnett has 81 books on Goodreads with 10670 ratings. W.R. Burnett’s most popular book is The Asphalt Jungle.
Apr 29, 1982 · W.R. Burnett, a novelist and screenwriter whose first book, ''Little Caesar,'' in 1927 set a tone of tough-guy realism that he pursued successfully through a 50-year career, died of heart...
978-1-933586-67-0. Two novels that probe the political corruption of a big Midwestern city, where the important deals are always made behind closed doors, and the real power is wielded behind the throne. Burnett was one of the most important crime writers of the 20th century.
William Riley "W. R." Burnett was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies. Burnett was born in Springfield, Ohio.
A complete list of all W.R. Burnett's books in order (14 books). Browse plot descriptions, book covers, genres, pseudonyms, ratings and awards.
William Riley Burnett, often credited as W. R. Burnett, was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel, Little Caesar, whose film adaptation is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies.
W.R. Burnett is known as an Novel, Screenplay, Story, Writer, Dialogue, Continuity, and Additional Dialogue. Some of his work includes The Great Escape, Scarface, The Asphalt Jungle, High Sierra, Little Caesar, This Gun for Hire, Ice Station Zebra, and Yellow Sky.
Contents. W. R. Burnett. American author. Learn about this topic in these articles: hard-boiled fiction. In hard-boiled fiction. …and Eye Witness (1950), and W.R. Burnett (1899–1982), who wrote Little Caesar (1929) and The Asphalt Jungle (1949).