Norman Reilly Raine

Norman Reilly Raine

Deceased · Born: Jun 23, 1894 · Died: Jul 19, 1971

Personal Details

BornJun 23, 1894 Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA
Spouse
  • Elizabeth Prudhomme

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Jul 19, 1971 )
  • Joyce Roberta Pett

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 2, 2025 )

Biography

Norman Reilly Raine, a renowned writer of remarkable talent, emerged into the world on June 23, 1894, in the charming city of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America. This gifted wordsmith would go on to leave an indelible mark on the world of literature, as his impressive body of work would attest.

Throughout his illustrious career, Raine penned a plethora of screenplays that captivated audiences worldwide, with some of his most notable credits including the iconic 1938 film "The Adventures of Robin Hood", the critically acclaimed 1937 biopic "The Life of Emile Zola", and the action-packed 1943 film "We've Never Been Licked".

Raine's personal life was just as fascinating as his professional endeavors. He was married twice, first to the lovely Elizabeth Prudhomme and then to the beautiful Joyce Roberta Pett. Throughout his life, he was blessed with a deep sense of love and companionship.

Sadly, Norman Reilly Raine's remarkable journey came to an end on July 19, 1971, when he passed away in Woodland Hills, California, United States of America. Despite his passing, his legacy lives on, as his remarkable body of work continues to inspire and entertain audiences to this very day.

Career

1951
M
M as Screenplay
1945
Captain Kidd
Captain Kidd as Screenplay
Nob Hill
Nob Hill as Writer
1944
1943
We've Never Been Licked
We've Never Been Licked as Screenplay, Story
1942
1940
The Fighting 69th
The Fighting 69th as Screenplay
Each Dawn I Die
Each Dawn I Die as Screenplay
1937
Mountain Justice
Mountain Justice as Screenplay
1933