Frank Capra, Robert Riskin and the Early Days of Columbia Studios

VICTORIA RISKIN

Writer and producer Victoria Riskin is the former president of the Writers Guild of America West, and daughter of Academy Award-winning screenwriter Robert Riskin and actress Fay Wray. She is the author of FAY WRAY AND ROBERT RISKIN: A HOLLYWOOD MEMOIR. She will be sharing her memories of her father Robert Riskin and his friendship and collaboration with director Frank Capra.

To learn more visit her website at www.victoriariskin.com

STEVEN C. SMITH WEBSITE

Steven C. Smith is an Emmy-nominated documentary producer, author, and speaker who specializes in Hollywood history and profiles of contemporary filmmakers. For his full bio, social media links, or to contact Steven, please visit his website at the link above.

photo by Mark A Vieira

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