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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.
W.R. Burnett has 81 books on Goodreads with 10686 ratings. W.R. Burnett’s most popular book is The Asphalt Jungle.
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 By the time he left in 1927, he'd written over a hundred short stories and five novels, all unpublished.
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.
May 14, 2021 · Twenty-four years after The Great Swing, W. R. Burnett returned to take jazz head-on, though under a pseudonym for contractual reasons. In this case, he tells about the rise and break-up of a jazz trio — guitar, piano, and bass.
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.
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