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(1907-1968) Playwright, novelist, screenwriter. Harry Kurnitz was born in New York City and died in Los Angeles, California.

Full Name

Harry Kurnitz

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline


1907

BIRTH

Harry Kurnitz was born in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, New York, on January 5, 1907.

1938

LITWORK

Fast Company
Dodd

Novel written by Harry Kurnitz under the pseudonym of Marco Page.

1945

LITWORK

What Next, Corporal Hargrove?


Mr. Kurnitz wrote the screenplay for the comedy, "What Next, Corporal Hargrove?"

1946

LITWORK

The Shadowy Third
Dodd, Mead and Company

Novel.

1952

LITWORK

Reclining Figure
Random House
1199474649 / 978-1199474643
Novel.

1957

LITWORK

Witness For The Prosecution


Mr. Kurnitz wrote the screenplay for the film, "Witness For The Prosecution," with Larry Marcus and
Billy Wilder.

1960

LITWORK

Once More, with Feeling!


Mr. Kurnitz wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "Once More, With Feeling!"

1961

LITWORK

A Shot in the Dark


Comedy.

1964

LITWORK

Goodbye Charlie


Mr. Kurnitz wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "Goodbye Charlie."

1966

LITWORK

How to Steal a Million


Mr. Kurnitz wrote the screenplay for the comedy film, "How To Steal A Million."

1968

DEATH

Harry Kurnitz died in Los Angeles, California, on March 18, 1968.

1968

LITWORK

The Girl Who Came to Supper


Mr. Kurnitz wrote the book for the musical, "The Girl Who Came To Supper."

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