Description:
A former reporter, Harry Kurnitz arrived in Hollywood in 1938 after being hired to write the screenplay for his own story, "Fast Company." He stayed to become a prolific screenwriter, working on everything from Errol Flynn swashbucklers to Danny Kaye comedies. He also found time to become a successful novelist and playwright ("A Shot in the Dark", "Once More with Feeling").
Birthday
January 5, 1908
Born In
New York City, New York, USA
Alternative names
Marco Page
Spouse/Ex-
Muriel Elgar Salmond October 6, 1941 - 1944 (divorced)
Trivia
Was nominated for Broadway's 1964 Tony Award as Best Author (Musical),
along with his collaborator Noël Coward, for "The Girl Who Came to Supper."
Quotes
[on director Billy Wilder] At work he is two people - Mr. Hyde and Mr. Hyde.
