Flash of Genius is based on a 1993 The New Yorker magazine article written by journalist John Seabrook about the life of Robert Kearns, inventor of the intermittent windshield wiper. It was adapted for the screen by screenwriter Philip Railsback.
Yes. Mary Anderson in 1905. Kearns' invention is the system that improves upon the wiper, wipes intermittently, once every second or every 10 seconds, adjustable and set by the driver.
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- How long is Flash of Genius?1 hour and 59 minutes
- When was Flash of Genius released?October 3, 2008
- What is the IMDb rating of Flash of Genius?7 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Flash of Genius?Bob Kearns, Pete, Scott, Gil Previck, Phyllis Kearns, Young Dennis, Young Kathy, Young Tim, Older Maureen, Young Patrick, and others
- What is the plot of Flash of Genius?Robert Kearns takes on the Detroit automakers who he claims stole his idea for the intermittent windshield wiper.
- What was the budget for Flash of Genius?$20 million
- How much did Flash of Genius earn at the worldwide box office?$4.8 million
- How much did Flash of Genius earn at the US box office?$4.44 million
- What is Flash of Genius rated?PG-13
- What genre is Flash of Genius?Biographical and Drama
- How many awards has Flash of Genius won?1 award
- How many awards has Flash of Genius been nominated for?1 nomination
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