Richard Murphy
Writing
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.
As actor 1
On the crew 28
Felony Squad
1966
Broken Lance
1954
Cry of the City
1948
Compulsion
1959
The House on Telegraph Hill
1951
Panic in the Streets
1950
The Desert Rats
1953
Boomerang!
1947
Les Miserables
1952
You're in the Navy Now
1951
The Wackiest Ship in the Army
1960
Slattery's Hurricane
1949
Wildcat
1942
The Last Angry Man
1959
Three Stripes in the Sun
1955
Deep Waters
1948
Flying Blind
1941
The Apache Kid
1941
Back in the Saddle
1941
I Live on Danger
1942
Jesse James, Jr.
1942
X Marks the Spot
1942
The Kidnapping of the President
1980
The Hardy Boys: The Mystery of the Chinese Junk
1967
The Cyclone Kid
1942
Life in Sometown, U.S.A.
1938
The Singing Hill
1941
Wrecking Crew
1942