Norman Krasna
Norman Krasna (born November 7, 1909 in Queens , New York City , † November 1, 1984 in Los Angeles ) was an American screenwriter , playwright , film producer and film director .
Life
Norman Krasna trained at Columbia University in New York and Brooklyn Law School. He started out as a film and theater critic in New York and moved to Hollywood in the early 1930s . A first script by Norman Krasna was realized in 1932. At first he was successful with light comedies. Working with Fritz Lang , he also ventured into his first dramatic material. The story of Lang's film Blind Fury is by Krasna. In addition to his scripts, Krasna also created some plays for Broadway productions . In 1940 Krasna married the singer Ruth Frazee. She was a member of the vocal group The Frazee Sisters . The marriage ended in divorce in 1950. In 1944 Krasna won his only Oscar for the script for The Pilot and the Princess . He also directed this film for the first time. The main roles were played by Olivia de Havilland and Robert Cummings . Hal B. Wallis produced his directorial debut . In total, he made three films as a director. Prior to this Oscar award, he had been nominated three times for an Oscar. In 1951 Krasna married Erle Chennault Galbraith, the widow of Al Jolson .
Filmography (selection)
- 1934: The Richest Girl in the World
- 1935: Novak loves America (Romance in Manhattan)
- 1935: Love in the blink of an eye (Hands Across the Table)
- 1936: His secretary (Wife vs. Secretary)
- 1937: The King and the Chorus Girl
- 1938: You and me (You and Me)
- 1938: Three Loves Has Nancy
- 1939: The Foundling Mother (Bachelor Mother)
- 1941: The Adventurer (The Flame of New Orleans)
- 1941: Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Mr. and Mrs. Smith)
- 1941: It Started with Eve (It Started with Eve)
- 1941: Mary and the Millionaire (The Devil and Miss Jones)
- 1943: The Pilot and the Princess (Princess O'Rourke)
- 1944: Plunge into happiness (Practically Yours)
- 1950: Von Katzen und Katern (The Big Hangover) (also director)
- 1951: A Mother's Heart (The Blue Veil) (production)
- 1952: Before the New Day (Clash by Night)
- 1954: White Christmas (White Christmas)
- 1956: The Big and Small World (The Ambassador's Daughter) (also director)
- 1958: Indiscreet (Indiscreet)
- 1960: Let's Make Love (Let's Make Love)
- 1962: My Geisha (My Geisha)
- 1963: Sunday in New York (Sunday in New York)
- 1964: How to tame Eva (I'd Rather Be Rich)
Web links
- Norman Krasna in the Internet Movie Database (English)
personal data | |
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SURNAME | Krasna, Norman |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American screenwriter, playwright, film producer, and film director |
DATE OF BIRTH | November 7, 1909 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Queens , New York City |
DATE OF DEATH | November 1, 1984 |
Place of death | los Angeles |