



Richard Murphy
Writing1912Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Biography
Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Known For
Acting History
1980
The Kidnapping of the President
Screenplay
1960
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Director
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Screenplay
1959
Compulsion
Screenplay
The Last Angry Man
Adaptation
1954
Broken Lance
Screenplay
1953
The Desert Rats
Writer
1952
Les Miserables
Writer
1951
The House on Telegraph Hill
Additional Writing
1950
Panic in the Streets
Screenplay
1948
Cry of the City
Screenplay
Deep Waters
Screenplay
1947
Boomerang!
Screenplay
1942







