Fay Kanin

Born: 1917-05-09

Fay Kanin (née Mitchell; May 9, 1917 – March 27, 2013) was an American screenwriter, playwright and producer. Kanin was President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1979 to 1983.


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A Double Life

as Actress in "Othello"
Released: 1947-12-25

A Shakespearian actor starring as Othello opposite his wife finds the character's jealous rage...

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Rich and Famous

as Professor Fields
Released: 1981-09-23

Two literary women compete for 20 years: one writes for the critics; the other one, to get rich.

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Reel Herstory: The Real Story of Reel Women

as Self
Released: 2014-08-10

Using rare footage and exclusive interviews with filmmakers from all over the globe, "Reel...

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Without Lying Down: Frances Marion and the Power of Women in Hollywood

as Self
Released: 2000-08-03

From 1915-1939, Frances Marion was one of the most powerful talents in the movie industry. In...

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On Cukor

as Self
Released: 2000-11-22

Widely thought of as “a woman’s director,” legendary film director George Cukor is profiled with...

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Screenwriters on Screenwriting

as uncredited
Released: 2008-01-01

This documentary premiered at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. Explore the challenging...

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