Ben Hecht

A-List

Total Box Office Draw: $403,208,808

Writer

Average ROI: 71%
ROI Rank: 1,386
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Movies

Title
Scarface
His Girl Friday
Stagecoach
Scarface

Score
91%
93%
93%
92%

Year
1983
1940
1939
1932

Box Office
$65,884,703
NA
NA
$65,884,703

Known For & ROIs

Scarface

His Girl Friday

Stagecoach

Scarface

71%

ROI Commentary:

Average ROI: 71%
ROI Rank: 1,386

Ben Hecht is definitely in the top third of writers in the Fresh Kernels Database, with an impressive ROI of over 33%. His A-List status is well deserved!

Bio:

Ben Hecht was an American screenwriter, playwright, and novelist. He was born on February 28, 1894, in New York City and died on April 18, 1964, in Hollywood, California. Hecht wrote over 70 films, including “Gone with the Wind,” “Scarface,” and “Notorious.” He was also a prolific author, writing several novels and plays. He was known for his sharp wit and social commentary in his writing.

Birthday:

February 27, 1894

Birthplace:

Ben Hecht was born in New York City, New York, United States.

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