Sidney Buchman Quotes
- Screenwriter
Sidney Buchman was an American screenwriter and producer, best known for his work in the film industry during the 1930s and 1940s. He won an Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Story for the film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” in 1939. Buchman also wrote the screenplay for the class…Read More
Sidney Buchman was an American screenwriter and producer, best known for his work in the film industry during the 1930s and 1940s. He won an Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Story for the film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” in 1939. Buchman also wrote the screenplay for the classic film “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” in 1941. He was known for his sharp wit and political commentary in his writing, and was blacklisted during the McCarthy era for his left-leaning views. Buchman’s work continues to be celebrated and studied in the film industry today.Read Less
Sidney Buchman was an American screenwriter and producer, best known for his work in the film industry during the 1930s and 1940s. He won an Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Story for the film “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” in 1939. Buchman also wrote the screenplay for the classic film “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” in 1941. He was known for his sharp wit and political commentary in his writing, and was blacklisted during the McCarthy era for his left-leaning views. Buchman’s work continues to be celebrated and studied in the film industry today.