Robert Benchley

American writer and actor (1889-1945)

September 15, 1889 (November 21, 1945)

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The Reluctant Dragon

U.S. 1957. Documentary by Alfred L. Werker with Robert Benchley. A man goes to Walt Disney's studio to present an idea for a cartoon.

Runtime: 74 min.

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Pan-Americana

U.S. 1945. Musical by John H. Auer with Phillip Terry, Audrey Long, Robert Benchley. Engaged to a businessperson from Rio, a journalist falls in love with a photographer during a trip to South America.

Runtime: 84 min.

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It's in the Bag

U.S. 1945. Comedy by Richard Wallace with Fred Allen, Binnie Barnes, Robert Benchley. A travelling performer searches for money hidden in the back of a chair.

Runtime: 87 min.

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Practically Yours

U.S. 1945. Comedy by Mitchell Leisen with Claudette Colbert, Fred MacMurray, Cecil Killaway. A young woman pretends to be the fianc?e of a pilot who died in the war.

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The Sky's the Limit

U.S. 1943. Musical by Edward H. Griffith with Fred Astaire, Joan Leslie, Robert Benchley. An aviator on leave falls in love with a dancer.

Runtime: 89 min.

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I Married a Witch

U.S. 1943. Fantasy comedy by René Clair with Fredric March, Veronica Lake, Cecil Kellaway. A sorcerer and his daughter are reincarnated to take revenge on the descendant of their executioner.

Runtime: 76 min.

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Bedtime Story

U.S. 1941. Comedy by Alexander Hall with Fredric March, Loretta Young, Robert Benchley.

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You'll Never Get Rich

U.S. 1940. Musical by Sidney Lanfield with Fred Astaire, Rita Hayworth, Robert Benchley.

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China Seas

U.S. 1935. Adventures by Tay Garnett with Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Wallace Beery.

Runtime: 87 min.