Morrie Ryskind
1895 - 1985
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(1895-1985) Lyricist, librettist, screenwriter. Morrie Ryskind was born in New York City and died in Washington, District of Columbia.
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Morrie Ryskind
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1895
BIRTH
Morrie Ryskind was born in Brooklyn, New York, on October 20, 1895.
1917
OTHER
Mr. Ryskind attended Columbia University's School of Journalism until shortly before he was to graduate in 1917, when he was expelled.
1921
LITWORK
Unaccustomed As I Am
A. A. Knopf
Mr. Ryskind wrote the book of light verse, "Unaccustomed As I Am."
A. A. Knopf
Mr. Ryskind wrote the book of light verse, "Unaccustomed As I Am."
1925
LITWORK
The Cocoanuts
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with George S. Kaufman on the book for the musical, "The Cocoanuts."
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with George S. Kaufman on the book for the musical, "The Cocoanuts."
1927
LITWORK
Strike Up The Band
Mr. Ryskind wrote the book for the musical, "Strike Up The Band."
Mr. Ryskind wrote the book for the musical, "Strike Up The Band."
1928
LITWORK
Animal Crackers
Mr. Ryskind wrote the book in collaboration with George S. Kaufman for the musical "Animal Crackers."
Mr. Ryskind wrote the book in collaboration with George S. Kaufman for the musical "Animal Crackers."
1933
LITWORK
Of Thee I Sing
Mr. Ryskind received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the musical "Of Thee I Sing," written in collaboration with composer George Gershwin.
Mr. Ryskind received a Pulitzer Prize for Drama for the musical "Of Thee I Sing," written in collaboration with composer George Gershwin.
1933
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Let'em Eat Cake
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with George S. Kaufman on the book for the musical, "Let'em Eat Cake."
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with George S. Kaufman on the book for the musical, "Let'em Eat Cake."
1935
LITWORK
A Night At The Opera
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with George S. Kaufman on the screenplay for the comedy film, "A Night At The Opera."
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with George S. Kaufman on the screenplay for the comedy film, "A Night At The Opera."
1936
LITWORK
My Man Godfrey
Mr. Ryskind wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "My Man Godfrey," for which he was nominated for and Academy Award.
Mr. Ryskind wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "My Man Godfrey," for which he was nominated for and Academy Award.
1937
LITWORK
Stage Door
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with Anthony Veiller on the screenplay for the film, "Stage Door" which was based on the play by the same name by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman. Mr. Ryskind and Mr. Veiller were nominated for an Academy Award for the screenplay.
Mr. Ryskind collaborated with Anthony Veiller on the screenplay for the film, "Stage Door" which was based on the play by the same name by Edna Ferber and George S. Kaufman. Mr. Ryskind and Mr. Veiller were nominated for an Academy Award for the screenplay.
1941
LITWORK
Penny Seranade
Mr. Ryskind wrote the screenplay for the film melodrama, "Penny Seranade" based on a story of the same name by Martha Cheavens.
Mr. Ryskind wrote the screenplay for the film melodrama, "Penny Seranade" based on a story of the same name by Martha Cheavens.
1985
DEATH
Morrie Ryskind died in Washington, District of Columbia, on August 24, 1985.
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