Morrie Ryskind(1895-1985)

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Morrie Ryskind was born on 20 October 1895 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer, known for My Man Godfrey (1936), A Night at the Opera (1935) and Stage Door (1937). He was married to Mary House. He died on 24 August 1985 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

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Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total

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My Man Godfrey

7.9

Writer

1936

A Night at the Opera

7.8

Writer

1935

Stage Door

7.7

Writer

1937

Animal Crackers

7.4

Writer

1930

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Brain Donors
6.9
- screenplay "A Night At the Opera" (suggestion)
- 1992
Of Thee I Sing
6.1
TV Movie
- Writer
- 1972
My Man Godfrey
6.2
- based on the screenplay by
- 1957
Lux Video Theatre
7.5
TV Series
- original screenplay
- 1955
Musical Comedy Time
7.5
TV Series
- play
- 1951
Heartbeat
5.9
- adaptation
- 1946
Where Do We Go from Here?
5.7
- screenplay
- story
- 1945
It's in the Bag!
6.6
- contributing writer (uncredited)
- 1945
Claudia
6.5
- adapted for the screen by
- 1943
The Meanest Man in the World
6.4
- Writer (uncredited)
- 1943
Louisiana Purchase
6.0
- play
- 1941
Penny Serenade
7.0
- screen play
- 1941
His Girl Friday
7.8
- additional dialogue (uncredited)
- 1940
Fifth Avenue Girl
6.8
- story outline (uncredited)
- 1939
Man About Town
6.6
- screenplay
- story
- 1939

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Born
- October 20, 1895
- New York City, New York, USA
Died
- August 24, 1985
- Washington, District of Columbia, USA(cerebral hemorrhage)
Spouse
- Mary HouseDecember 19, 1929 - August 24, 1985 (his death, 2 children)
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Active on Broadway in the following productions:
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