Writing
Richard Murphy
1912 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States
28 films
Bio
Richard Murphy was an American screenwriter and director known for his work in film during the mid-20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to screenwriting. Murphy wrote scripts for films such as Boomerang! (1947) and The Desert Rats (1953). He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay for The Desert Rats. Murphy's writing was noted for its strong character development and engaging narratives, contributing to the success of numerous films during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Filmography

Voltus 5
Big Bert Armstrong (voice)

Cry of the City
Screenplay

Broken Lance
Screenplay

Panic in the Streets
Screenplay

The Desert Rats
Writer

Compulsion
Screenplay

The House on Telegraph Hill
Additional Writing

Les Miserables
Writer

You're in the Navy Now
Writer

Boomerang!
Screenplay

The Wackiest Ship in the Army
Director

Slattery's Hurricane
Screenplay