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Who was the director of 'The Hustler'?

Robert Rossen. The others all have fine directorial credits, but this one was rossen (with Paul Newman in the lead).

Who wrote 'Something of Value' and 'The Honey Badger'?

Robert Ruark. Ludlum was also a novelist who enjoyed great popularity for a long while. Parker wrote the 'Spenser' detective stories. Monroe wrote about out of body experiences - very strange reading, indeed.

Who was Secretary of Defense during the John Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson administrations?

Robert McNamara. Robert Kennedy was Attorney general for his brother (but there was no way in the world that he would be part of an LBJ administration). Wagner was a former mayor of New York City. Robert Lincoln was the son of Abraham {Lincoln;} he also had a career in national politics.

Who wrote 'The Anatomy of Melancholy'?

Robert Burton. It's considered an early classic. Lansing is an actor. Bruce is the national hero of Scotland. Parker is better known as Butch Cassidy.

Who starred in the TV series, 'The Defenders'?

Robert Reed. An early role for him, with E.G. Marshall. All of the others also had their own series.

Who is the author of 'Fire and Ice' and 'Mending Wall'?

Robert Frost. All are poets.

Who starred in 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'?

Robert Morse. In both movies and the stage. The others are also actors.

Which actor starred in a Hitchcock movie?

Robert Walker. Walker played the crazy Bruno in 'Strangers on a Train'. The others are also actors. Walden co-starred in the TV show, 'Lou Grant'.

Who starred in the film noir classic, 'Out of the Past'?

Robert Mitchum. All are good actors.

Which individual is known principally for his plays?

Robert Anderson. Anderson wrote 'Tea and Sympathy' and 'I Never Sang For My Father'. Stevenson is a novelist. Novak is a columnist and a tv talk show co-host. Creeley is best known for his poetry.