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W. R. Burnett
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William Riley Burnett (November 25, 1899 – April 25, 1982) was an American novelist and screenwriter. He is best known for the crime novel Little Caesar, the film adaptation of which is considered the first of the classic American gangster movies.
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W. R. Burnett | |
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Born | William Riley Burnett (1899-11-25)November 25, 1899 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | April 25, 1982(1982-04-25) (aged 82) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale) |
Years active | 1931–1972 |
Spouse(s) |
Marjorie Louise Barstow
(m. 1920)Whitney Forbes Johnston
(m. 1943) |
Children | James, William |
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