Question: Kiss of Death is a film noir, released in what year, directed by Henry Hathaway and written by Ben Hecht and Charles Lederer, an American screenwriter and film director?
Context: His Girl Friday is a 1940 American screwball comedy film directed by Howard Hawks, from an adaptation by Charles Lederer, Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur of the play "The Front Page" by Hecht and MacArthur.  This was the second time the play had been adapted for the screen, the first occasion being the 1931 film also called "The Front Page".  The major change in this version, introduced by Hawks, is that the role of Hildy Johnson is a woman. The Paradine Case is a 1947 American film noir courtroom drama film, set in England, directed by Alfred Hitchcock and produced by David O. Selznick.  The screenplay was written by Selznick and an uncredited Ben Hecht, from an adaptation by Alma Reville and James Bridie of the novel by Robert Smythe Hichens.  The film stars Gregory Peck, Ann Todd, Alida Valli, Charles Laughton, Charles Coburn, Ethel Barrymore and Louis Jourdan.  It tells of an English barrister who falls in love with a woman who is accused of murder, and how it affects his relationship with his wife. Whirlpool is a 1950 film noir thriller directed by Otto Preminger and written by Ben Hecht and Andrew Solt, adapted from Guy Endore's novel "Methinks the Lady".  The film stars Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, José Ferrer and Charles Bickford, and features Constance Collier in her final film role.  Due to anti-British statements Hecht had recently made regarding their involvement in Israel, UK prints of the film replaced his credit with a pseudonym, Lester Barstow. Charles Lederer (December 31, 1856 – December 13, 1925) was an American cartoonist and illustrator, associated for many years with the "Chicago Herald".  He was known in the late 19th century as the highest paid newspaper artist in the country.  Lederer was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, son of John and Bettina Lederer.  At age 14 he was apprenticed to an engraver in New York City, and after a year rented a studio with artist Henry Lovie (1829–1875).  His first illustration work was designing valentines.  From 1875 his illustrations appeared in such publications as "Leslie's Weekly", "Harper's", and the "New York World".  He moved to Chicago in 1877, and worked as book publisher, designer, and illustrator.  He began illustrating daily papers there in 1883.  He was also a writer, and illustrator of children's books.  He married Bertha Adele Mitchell on September 29, 1907. Charles Lederer (December 31, 1906 – March 5, 1976) was an American screenwriter and film director.  He was born into a prominent theatrical family in New York, and after his parents divorced, was raised in California by his aunt, Marion Davies, mistress to newspaper publisher William Randolf Hearst.  A child prodigy, he entered college at age 13, but dropped out after a few years to work as a journalist with Hearst's newspapers. Kiss of Death is a 1947 film noir directed by Henry Hathaway and written by Ben Hecht and Charles Lederer from a story by Eleazar Lipsky.  The story revolves around an ex-con played by Victor Mature and his former partner-in-crime, Tommy Udo (Richard Widmark in his first film).  The movie also starred Brian Donlevy and introduced Coleen Gray in her first billed role.  The film has received critical praise since its release, with two Academy Award nominations. Lee Garmes, A.S.C. (May 27, 1898 – August 31, 1978) was an American cinematographer.  During his career, he worked with directors Howard Hawks, Max Ophüls, Josef von Sternberg, Alfred Hitchcock, King Vidor, Nicholas Ray and Henry Hathaway, whom he had met as a young man when the two first came to Hollywood in the silent era.  He also co-directed two films with legendary screenwriter Ben Hecht: "Angels Over Broadway" and "Actor's and Sin". Cornered is a 1945 film noir starring Dick Powell and directed by Edward Dmytryk.  This is the second teaming of Powell and Dmytryk (after "Murder, My Sweet").  Many scenes shot by cinematographer Harry J. Wild and Dmytryk stand out as classic film noir.  The screenplay was written by John Paxton with uncredited help from Ben Hecht. Circus World (released as The Magnificent Showman in the United Kingdom) is a 1964 drama film starring John Wayne, Claudia Cardinale and Rita Hayworth.  It was directed by Henry Hathaway and produced by Samuel Bronston, with a screenplay by Ben Hecht, Julian Halevy and James Edward Grant, from a story by Bernard Gordon and Nicholas Ray. Cry of the City is a 1948 black-and-white film noir directed by Robert Siodmak based on the novel by Henry Edward Helseth, "The Chair for Martin Rome."  Veteran film noir-writer Ben Hecht worked on the film's script, but is not credited.  The film was shot partly on location in New York City.
Answer: 1947