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Writer 1897 - 1955

Horace McCoy

Pegram, Tennessee, USA

Horace Stanley McCoy (1897–1955) was an American novelist whose gritty, hardboiled novels documented the hardships Americans faced during the Depression and post-war periods. McCoy grew up in Tennessee and Texas; after serving in the air force during World War I, he worked as... Read full bio →

Filmography

Every title this person wrote

8 titles
Bad for Each Other

Bad for Each Other

Irving Rapper 1953 1h 23m

A doctor returned from the Korean War must choose between setting up a glamorous practice and helping the poor.

The Turning Point

The Turning Point

William Dieterle 1952 1h 25m 7.0

Special prosecutor John Conroy hopes to combat organized crime in his city and appoints his cop father Matt as chief investigator. John doesn't understand why Matt is reluctant, but cynical reporter Jerry McKibbon thinks he knows: he's seen Matt with mob lieutenant Harrigan.

The Lusty Men

The Lusty Men

Nicholas Ray 1952 1h 53m 9.0

Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.

Montana Belle

Montana Belle

Allan Dwan 1952 1h 22m 7.0

Oklahoma outlaw Belle Starr meets the Dalton gang when rescued from lynching by Bob Dalton, who falls for her. So do gang member Mac and wealthy saloon owner Tom Bradfield, who's enlisted in a bankers' scheme to trap the Daltons.

The Fireball

The Fireball

Tay Garnett 1950 1h 24m 6.0

With three Hollywood legends and its slam-em-over-the-handrail, roller-speedway realism. Filmed when Roller Derby was one of TV's most watched programs, this little entertainment steamroller remains a snappy jumbo popcorn treat for today's viewers, full of fabulous star wattage.

Flight for Freedom

Flight for Freedom

Lothar Mendes 1943 1h 42m

A fictionalized biopic about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart. A female pilot breaks the Los Angeles to New York record and attracts the interest of the U.S. Navy, who want to send her on a spy mission.

Gentleman Jim

Gentleman Jim

Raoul Walsh 1942 1h 44m 8.5

As bareknuckled boxing enters the modern era, brash extrovert Jim Corbett uses new rules and dazzlingly innovative footwork to rise to the top of the top of the boxing world.

Postal Inspector

Postal Inspector

Otto Brower 1936 58m 7.0

Postal inspectors track down money stolen from a railroad car.

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