Ben Hecht
American writer, director, and producer (1894–1964)
Ben Hecht was an American screenwriter, director, producer, playwright, journalist, and novelist. A journalist in his youth, he went on to write 35 books and some of the most enjoyed screenplays and plays in America. He received screen credits, alone or in collaboration, for the stories or screenplays of some seventy films, including six Academy Award nominations and two wins.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 14 films (1931–1957) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 45 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).