Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Philip Yordan
Born: April 1, 1914
Died: March 24, 2003 (aged 88)
Bio: Philip Yordan was an American screenwriter of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s who also produced several films. He was also known as a highly regarded script doctor.
Known for:
- Johnny Guitar (1954)
- El Cid (1961)
- King of Kings (1961)
- 55 Days at Peking (1963)
- The Fall of the Roman Empire (1964)