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Harry Kurnitz (January 5, 1908 – March 18, 1968) was an American playwright, novelist, and prolific screenwriter who wrote swashbucklers for Errol Flynn and comedies for Danny Kaye. He also wrote some mystery fiction under the name Marco Page .
- Marco Page
- January 5, 1908, New York City, United States
- Beth Olam Cemetery
- March 18, 1968 (aged 60), Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Harry Kurnitz. Writer: Witness for the Prosecution. A former reporter, Harry Kurnitz arrived in Hollywood in 1938 after being hired to write the screenplay for his own story, "Fast Company." He stayed to become a prolific screenwriter, working on everything from Errol Flynn swashbucklers to Danny Kaye comedies.
- Writer, Producer, Costume Designer
- January 5, 1908
- Harry Kurnitz
- March 18, 1968
Harry Kurnitz. Writer: Witness for the Prosecution. A former reporter, Harry Kurnitz arrived in Hollywood in 1938 after being hired to write the screenplay for his own story, "Fast Company." He stayed to become a prolific screenwriter, working on everything from Errol Flynn swashbucklers to Danny Kaye comedies. He also found time to become a successful novelist and playwright ("A Shot in the ...
- January 5, 1908
- March 18, 1968
Harry Kurnitz has 14 books on Goodreads with 81 ratings. Harry Kurnitz’s most popular book is A Shot in the Dark: a New Comedy.
Sep 14, 2023 · A film about an opera singer falling in-love, only to fall out of love and pursue her career, is perfect for the screen. Produced in 1953 by American playwright and producer Harry Kurnitz, the embellished biopic “ Melba “ is the story of the famed figure of operatic history Nellie Melba who was personified by an equally great actress-singer, Patrice Munsel.
Harry Kurnitz (January 5, 1908 – March 18, 1968) was an American playwright, novelist, and prolific screenwriter who wrote swashbucklers for Errol Flynn and comedies for Danny Kaye. Description above from the Wikipedia article Harry Kurnitz, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Harry Kurnitz, Playwright Dies; Also Wrote Many Movie Scripts; Did 'Once More With Feeling,' 'Reclining Figure,' 'Girl Who Came to Supper' for Stage. Share full article.
