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John Paxton

John Paxton (May 21, 1911 – January 5, 1985) was an American screenwriter.

Some of his films include ''Murder, My Sweet'' in 1944, ''Cornered'' in 1945, ''Crossfire'' in 1947 (an adaptation of the controversial novel ''The Brick Foxhole'' that earned him his only Oscar nomination). He helped adapt the screenplay for the controversial film ''The Wild One'' in 1953, starring Marlon Brando.

Paxton's work twice received the Mystery Writers of America's Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay, for ''Murder, My Sweet'' and ''Crossfire''. Provided by Wikipedia
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    The Statesman's Year-book 1976 - 1977 by Paxton, John, ed

    Published 1976
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    Statesman's Year-book by Paxton, John, ed

    Published 1983
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    Statesman Year-book 1984-85 by Paxton, John, ed

    Published 1984
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    Statesman Year-book: 1985-86 by Paxton, John, ed

    Published 1985
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    Statesman's Year-book: 1989-1990 by Paxton, John ed

    Published 1989
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    European political facts, 1848-1918 by Cook, Chris

    Published 1978
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