Direction: Charles MacArthur

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Charles MacArthur. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Crime Without Passion

1934 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Ben Hecht · Charles MacArthur

Cast Claude Rains · Margo · Whitney Bourne · Stanley Ridges

Plot Prominent lawyer shoots unfaithful girlfriend during quarrel, has to establish alibi.

6.2

33 votes

6.2

33 votes

The Scoundrel

1935 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction Ben Hecht · Charles MacArthur

Cast Noël Coward · Julie Haydon · Stanley Ridges · Martha Sleeper

Plot A ruthless, cynical, hated publisher is killed in a plane crash, and his ghost must wander restlessly unless someone sheds a tear for him.

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Soak the Rich

1936 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Ben Hecht · Charles MacArthur

Cast Walter Connolly · John Howard · Mary Taylor · Lionel Stander

Plot Conservative millionaire Humphrey Craig is fearful that a "soak-the-rich" bill will pass in the United States Senate. He keeps apprised of the situation by having Captain Pettijohn report on Communist...

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