Robert Arthur (writer)
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Robert Arthur, Jr. (November 10, 1909 - May 2, 1969) was a mystery writer famous for his Three Investigators series. Born in Corregidor, Philippines, he is frequently confused with Robert Arthur (film producer and writer), who was nine days older than mystery writer Robert Arthur.
Robert Arthur wrote a number of mystery books, mostly for children. He also worked on the anthology television series Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Arthur, along with his writing partner, David Kogan, was twice honored by the Mystery Writers of America with an Edgar Award for Best Radio Drama: In 1950, for Murder by Experts, and again in 1953, for The Mysterious Traveler.
Robert Arthur died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1969.
[edit] Bibliography
"Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators" novels written by Robert Arthur:
- # 1: The Secret of Terror Castle (1964)
- # 2: The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot (1964)
- # 3: The Mystery of the Whispering Mummy (1965)
- # 4: The Mystery of the Green Ghost (1965)
- # 5: The Mystery of the Vanishing Treasure (1966)
- # 6: The Secret of Skeleton Island (1966)
- # 7: The Mystery of the Fiery Eye (1967)
- # 8: The Mystery of the Silver Spider (1967)
- # 9: The Mystery of the Screaming Clock (1968)
- # 11: The Mystery of the Talking Skull (1969)
Short story collections written by Robert Arthur:
- Ghosts and More Ghosts (1963)
- Mystery and More Mystery (1966)
Short story collections edited by Robert Arthur:
- Alfred Hitchcock's Haunted Houseful (1961)
- Alfred Hitchcock's Ghostly Gallery (1962)
- Alfred Hitchcock's Monster Museum (1965)
- Alfred Hitchcock's Sinister Spies (1966)
- Alfred Hitchcock's Spellbinders in Suspense (1967)
- Davy Jones Haunted Locker (1965)
- Spies and More Spies (1967)
- Thrillers and More Thrillers (1968)
- Monster Mix (1968)
Television writing credits:
- The Unforeseen (1960)
- Matinee Theater (1955) (episode "The Babylonian Heart")
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (selected episodes)
[edit] References
- Tuck, Donald H. (1974). The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy. Chicago: Advent, 19. ISBN 0-911682-20-1.
[edit] External links
- Arthur biography written by his daughter, Elizabeth Arthur.
- The Three Investigators U.S. Editions Collector Site Additional information on the life and work of Robert Arthur.
- Robert Arthur at the Internet Movie Database. (Note that IMDB and many other web sites confuse this Robert Arthur with the producer Robert Arthur. IMDB states that producer Arthur worked on the series Alfred Hitchcock Presents, when in actuality, it was mystery author Arthur.)
- Three Investigators Online Office Information about Robert Arthur
