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W. R. Burnett

William Riley "W. R." Burnett was an American novelist and screenwriter.

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novelist, screenwriter (1899-1982)

Born November 25, 1899
Died April 25, 1982

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  • Cover of: Little Caesar.

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  • Cover of: Little men, big world: Vanity row

    First published in 1951 — 4 editions
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  • Cover of: Good-bye, Chicago

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  • Cover of: 4 novels

    First published in 1984 — 1 edition
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  • Cover of: Vanity Row.

    First published in 1952 — 1 edition
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novelist, screenwriter (1899-1982)

Born November 25, 1899
Died April 25, 1982

Subjects

Fiction, Classic Literature, Fiction, general, Mystery, American literature, Band musicians, Conduct of life, Fiction in English, Fiction, action & adventure, Fiction, mystery & detective, general, Fiction, thrillers, espionage, Gangster films, Man-woman relationships, Men, Organized crime, Plots, themes, Political corruption, Suspense

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United States

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Alternative names

  • W. R. Burnett
  • John Monohan
  • James Updyke (pseud.)
  • William R. Burnett
  • William Riley Burnett
  • Updyke, James pseud.

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May 20, 2024 Edited by kathrinpassig merge authors
September 10, 2023 Edited by bitnapper Edited without comment.
September 10, 2023 Edited by bitnapper merge authors
November 20, 2022 Edited by mheiman merge authors
April 1, 2008 Created by an anonymous user initial import