Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1 appearances
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Edition 34 (1956) Winner
Frances Goodrich
フランセス・グッドリッチ
Furancesu Guddoritchi
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1890-12-21 （Belleville, New Jersey）
- Died
- 1984-01-29 （New York City） age 93
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- Judaism
- Residence History
- Belleville, New Jersey → Nutley, New Jersey → New York City → Hollywood
Career
- Occupations
- actress, dramatist, screenwriter
- Active Years
- 1918-1984
- Affiliations
- MGM, Paramount Pictures
- Influenced By
- Henry Demarest Lloyd
- Nominations
- Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations (The Thin Man 1934, After the Thin Man 1936, Father of the Bride 1950, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 1955)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | — | — | — | — | United States |
| New York School of Social Work | — | — | — | 1912-1913 | United States |
Vassar College
Year of Graduation:
1912
Country:
United States
Graduated in 1912
New York School of Social Work
Period:
1912-1913
Country:
United States
Attended 1912-1913, left to become an actress
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Pulitzer Prize for Drama | The Diary of Anne Frank | — | Columbia University | Winner |
| 1949 | Writers Guild of America Award | Easter Parade | — | Writers Guild of America | Winner |
| 1951 | Writers Guild of America Award | Father's Little Dividend | — | Writers Guild of America | Winner |
| 1954 | Writers Guild of America Award | Seven Brides for Seven Brothers | — | Writers Guild of America | Winner |
| 1959 | Writers Guild of America Award | The Diary of Anne Frank | — | Writers Guild of America | Winner |
Pulitzer Prize for Drama
1956
Work:
The Diary of Anne Frank
Organization:
Columbia University
Result:
Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1949
Work:
Easter Parade
Organization:
Writers Guild of America
Result:
Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1951
Work:
Father's Little Dividend
Organization:
Writers Guild of America
Result:
Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1954
Work:
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Organization:
Writers Guild of America
Result:
Winner
Writers Guild of America Award
1959
Work:
The Diary of Anne Frank
Organization:
Writers Guild of America
Result:
Winner
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Diary of Anne Frank
1955 DramaPlay based on Anne Frank's diary, co-written with husband Albert Hackett.
HolocaustHopeHumanity
Adaptations
- [Film] The Diary of Anne Frank / George Stevens (1959)
The Thin Man
1934 MysteryScreenplay for the film featuring detective couple Nick and Nora Charles, based on Dashiell Hammett.
Married lifeHumorCrime
It's a Wonderful Life
1946 DramaScreenplay for the film about the value of life, directed by Frank Capra.
Meaning of lifeSelf-sacrificeMiracle
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Witty dialogueRealistic portrayal of relationships
- Recurring Motifs
- Marital partnershipBlend of humor and drama
Legacy
Known for collaborations with Albert Hackett, particularly The Diary of Anne Frank and The Thin Man series. Pulitzer Prize winner.
In Popular Culture
- Nick and Nora Charles characters popular in pop culture.
Trivia
- Met Hackett at Elitch Theatre
- Jewish
- Uncle was Henry Demarest Lloyd