Robert Riskin (March 30, 1897 – September 20, 1955) was an American screenwriter and playwright, best known for his collaborations with director-producer Frank Capra.
Read more about Robert Riskin: Career, Stroke and Death, Selected Filmography
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“Not only is this the greatest adventure awaiting mankind, but it’s the greatest challenge ever hurled at American industry.”
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—Robert Riskin (1897–1955)