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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. Early life.
W.R. Burnett has 81 books on Goodreads with 10570 ratings. W.R. Burnett’s most popular book is The Asphalt Jungle.
William Riley "W. R." Burnett 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. Burnett was born in Springfield, Ohio.
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Jan 25, 2012 · Little Caesar. by. Burnett, W. R. (William Riley), 1899-. Publication date. 1958. Publisher. New York, Dial Press. Collection. illinoishistoryandlincoln; university_of_illinois_urbana-champaign; americana.
Writer: The Great Escape. One of the most influential writers in screen history, W. R. Burnett has contributed countless classic moments in cinema. Born in Springfield, Ohio, in 1899. By the time he left in 1927, he'd written over a hundred short stories and five novels, all unpublished.
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W. R. Burnett was an American novelist and screenwriter, known for his works in the crime fiction genre. He authored notable novels such as 'Little Caesar' and 'The Asphalt Jungle,' which were later adapted into successful films.
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Nov 22, 2010 · High Sierra. by. Burnett, W. R. (William Riley), 1899-1982. Publication date. 1987. Publisher. New York : Kensington Pub. Collection. internetarchivebooks; inlibrary; printdisabled.
