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# Norman Reilly Raine

(1894–1971)   Screenwriter

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Norman Reilly Raine was a screenwriter, best known for *The adventures of Robin Hood (1938)*.

## Quick Facts About Norman Reilly Raine

Born June 23, 1894

Died July 19, 1971

Profession Screenwriter

Notable works The adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

## About Norman Reilly Raine

Norman Reilly Raine was an American screenwriter, creator of "Tugboat Annie" and winner of an Oscar for the screenplay of The Life of Emile Zola (1937).

##  Quotes by Norman Reilly Raine

> [There are times when it is more courageous to be cowardly.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/norman-reilly-raine/there-are-times-when-it-is-more-courageous-to-be-cowardly/)

Norman Reilly Raine

[Courage](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/courage/)

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> [A fat stomach sticks out too far. It prevents you from looking down and seeing what is going on around you.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/norman-reilly-raine/a-fat-stomach-sticks-out-too-far-it-prevents-you-from-looking-down/)

Norman Reilly Raine

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> [An artist should remain true. Otherwise his talent, like his stomach, grows fat and stuffy.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/norman-reilly-raine/an-artist-should-remain-true-otherwise-his-talent-like-his-stomach/)

Norman Reilly Raine

[Art](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/art/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/33e/norman-reilly-raine-81365_art_an-artist-should-remain-true-otherwise-h_2623155.png)

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