Sidney Buchman

Elizabeth Taylor is Cleopatra, Richard Burton is Mark Antony and Rex Harrison is Julius Caesar in this opulent historical epic from 1963 - a throwback to Hollywood's massive-scale productions of the '40s and '50s. One of the most expensive films ever made, Cleopatra is famed for being one of the greatest flops in movie history. Despite being the highest grossing film of 1963, the huge production costs meant a $US 44 million loss on initial release.

1939 political comedy-drama about one man's effect on American politics. Written by Sidney Buchman and Lewis R. Foster, it won the 1940 Academy Award for Best Original Story (Foster). Starring James Stewart and Jean Arthur.