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Melvin Frank (13 August 1913 – 13 October 1988) was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is known for his partnership with Norman Panama and their work on films such as Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), White Christmas (1954), and The Court Jester (1956).
Melvin Frank. Writer: A Touch of Class. Melvin Frank was half of a famous screenwriting partnership. The other half of the collaborative effort was Norman Panama. The two men became close friends while attending the University of Chicago. Frank had initially pursued a degree in engineering, but was persuaded by Panama to switch to English instead.
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Oct 15, 1988 · Melvin Frank, half of a prolific team that wrote, produced and directed some of Hollywood's wittiest romantic comedies, including ''Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House,'' died of...
Jan 29, 2023 · In 1972, Melvin was fatally shot in his car during a drug transaction after being misidentified as an informant, according to Find a Grave. Diddy learned all this on his own, as his mother...
Melvin Frank. Writer: A Touch of Class. Melvin Frank was half of a famous screenwriting partnership. The other half of the collaborative effort was Norman Panama. The two men became close friends while attending the University of Chicago. Frank had initially pursued a degree in engineering, but was persuaded by Panama to switch to English instead.
Melvin Frank (13 August 1913 in Chicago, Illinois – 13 October 1988 in Los Angeles, California) was an American screenwriter, film producer and film director. He is known for his work on films such as Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House (1948), The Court Jester (1956), and A Touch of Class (1973).
Tomatometer®Audience ScoreTitleCreditNo Score YetRotten audience score. 52%DirectorNo Score YetRotten audience score. 40%Director, Producer50%Rotten audience score. 56%Director, Producer44%Fresh audience score. 67%Director, ProducerMelvin Frank. Highest Rated: 97% The Court Jester (1955) Lowest Rated: 44% The Prisoner of Second Avenue (1975) Birthday: Aug 13, 1913. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Began his career, with...
