John Michael Hayes, who was nominated for an Oscar for his screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock's suspense classic Rear Window passed away on November 19. He was 89 years old. Hayes also wrote the screenplays for Hitchcock's The Trouble With Harry, To Catch a Thief and the director's remake of his own film, The Man Who Knew Too Much. (Hitchcock forbade Hayes from seeing the earlier version of the movie to ensure he brought a fresh approach to the concept.) Hayes was also Oscar-nominated for Peyton Place. His other prominent film credits include The Carpetbaggers, The Children's Hour, Butterfield 8 and Nevada Smith. For more click here