Overview

As a newspaper writer in Chicago, young Ben Hecht saw it all and learned how to captivate an audience with his writing. By the 1920s, he took that talent to Hollywood as a screenwriter, where he crafted some of the classic Hollywood films.

Cast

John Parsons, Rick Jewell, Leonard Maltin, Sarah Marcus, Bill Savage, Richard Schickel

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Frequently asked

What is "Ben Hecht: Shakespeare of Hollywood" about?

As a newspaper writer in Chicago, young Ben Hecht saw it all and learned how to captivate an audience with his writing. By the 1920s, he took that talent to Hollywood as a screenwriter, where he crafted some of the classic Hollywood films.

When was "Ben Hecht: Shakespeare of Hollywood" released?

Ben Hecht: Shakespeare of Hollywood was released in 2008.

Who stars in "Ben Hecht: Shakespeare of Hollywood"?

The cast includes John Parsons, Rick Jewell, Leonard Maltin, Sarah Marcus.