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Arthur Sheekman

Screenwriter / Columnist / Playwright | * 02/05/1901 († 76, 01/12/1978) | Chicago (United States of America (USA))
Arthur Sheekman (February 5, 1901 – January 12, 1978) was an American theater and movie critic, columnist, playwright, and editor—but best known for his writing for the screen. His specialty was light comedy. Groucho Marx called him "The Fastest Wit in the West." ()
Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Romance / Love

Known for these Movies & Shows

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Movies with Arthur Sheekman as Actor(1)

as Typing Sportswriter (uncredited)1932 Horse Feathers

Movies with Arthur Sheekman as Crew(26)

Writing/Screenplay1961 Ada
Writing/Screenplay1958 Some Came Running
Writing/Screenplay1953 Call Me Madam
Writing/Screenplay1952 Young Man with Ideas
Writing/Screenplay1950 Mr. Music
Writing/Screenplay1949 Dear Wife
Writing/Adaptation1948 Dream Girl
Writing/Writer1948 Dream Girl
Writing/Screenplay1948 Hazard
Writing/Screenplay1947 Blaze of Noon
Writing/Writer1947 The Trouble with Women
Writing/Screenplay1947 Welcome Stranger
Writing/Screenplay1947 Dear Ruth
Writing/Screenplay1947 Saigon
Writing/Writer1946 Blue Skies
Writing/Original Story1945 Wonder Man
Writing/Screenplay1938 The Gladiator
Writing/Screenplay1936 Dimples
Writing/Screenplay1936 Stowaway
Writing/Screenplay1936 Rose of the Rancho
Writing/Screenplay1934 Kid Millions
Crew/Additional Dialogue1933 Duck Soup
Writing/Writer1933 Duck Soup
Crew/Additional Writing1933 Roman Scandals
Writing/Screenplay1932 Horse Feathers
Crew/Additional Dialogue1931 Monkey Business

Born: Tuesday, 02/05 1901 (February) in Chicago (United States of America (USA))
Died: Thursday, 01/12 1978 (January) in Santa Monica (aged: 76)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: University of Minnesota
Spouses (current/former): Gloria Stuart
Children: Sylvia Vaughn Thompson
Arthur Sheekman frequently works together with these people:
Hans Dreier (10x, Crew)
Sam Comer (8x, Crew)
Edith Head (8x, Crew)
Bess Flowers (7x, Actress)
Nat Perrin (7x, Crew)
Bert Kalmar (5x, Crew)
Harry Ruby (5x, Crew)
Frank Faylen (4x, Actor)
Joan Caulfield (4x, Actress)
Groucho Marx (4x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:955920, Added: 11/23/2018, Last updated: 03/23/2024