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Robert Benchley
Robert Benchley (1889-1945) was an American humorist, writer, and actor known for his witty columns and essays in The New Yorker magazine. He also appeared in several films, including "The Major and the Minor" and "Nice Girl?" He was a member of the Algonquin Round Table, a group of writers and intellectuals known for their cleverness and wit.
Titles credited to Robert Benchley
The Stork Club
Director Hal Walker's 1945 musical comedy stars Betty Hutton as a hat-check girl at New York City's famous nightclub. The cast also includes Barry Fitzgerald, Don Defore, Andy Russell, Iria Adrian and...
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The Sky's the Limit
Flying Tiger Fred Atwell sneaks away from his famous squadron's personal appearance tour and goes incognito for several days of leave. He quickly falls for photographer Joan Manion, pursuing her in th...
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Crime Control
A police officer alerts his audience to the fact that inanimate objects can be as dangerous as human criminals. He then displays several offenders that have recently been brought in. Shoelaces, for ex...
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Syncopation
A young trumpeter rises through the jazz world and finds love.
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Nothing But Nerves
After some investigation, Robert Benchley finds his nerves are in a bad state. He has the jitters so bad he can't hold his cup still enough to drink his coffee, and he thinks the arrival of some plumb...
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Waiting for Baby
Robert Benchley aims his keen observational skills toward expectant fathers.
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The Sport Parade
Two Dartmouth football players fall in love with the same girl following college graduation.
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