Frank Burt (screenwriter)

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Frank Burt was an American screenwriter, who wrote for TV, film, and radio.

He was one of the writers of the James Stewart radio drama The Six Shooter. [1] He also co-wrote the Stewart film The Man from Laramie. [2] He was highly regarded by Stewart. [3]

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References

  1. Fishgall, Gary (1997). Pieces of time: the life of James Stewart . Scribner. ISBN   0-684-82454-X.
  2. Sennett, Ted (1997). Great Hollywood westerns. Abrams. ISBN   0-8109-3352-7.
  3. Eyles, Allen (1984). James Stewart. W. H. Allen. ISBN   0-86379-071-2.