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Writer 1899 - 1953

Rian James

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rian James (né Julian Herbert Rothschild; October 3, 1899 – April 26, 1953) was an American screenwriter and author. He wrote for 39 films between 1932 and 1947. A "Jack of all trades", James was a columnist covering arts and... Read full bio →

Filmography

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10 titles
Dead Ringer

Dead Ringer

Paul Henreid 1964 1h 56m 7.0

The working class twin sister of a callous wealthy woman impulsively murders her out of revenge and assumes the identity of the dead woman. But impersonating her dead twin is more complicated and risky than she anticipated.

Whispering City

Whispering City

Fyodor Otsep 1947 1h 38m 5.0

After hearing that a famous actress is dying in a hospital after being hit by a car, a reporter goes to the hospital to interview the actress. She then tells the reporter that her wealthy fiance, who was killed in an accident several years before, was actually murdered.

La otra

La otra

Roberto Gavaldón 1946 1h 38m 10.0

A mousy, poor manicurist seeks to switch places with her more glamorous, wealthy twin sister.

Down Argentine Way

Down Argentine Way

Irving Cummings 1940 1h 29m

The story—in which an American heiress on holiday in South America falls in love with an Argentine horse breeder against the wishes of their families—takes a backseat to the spectacular location shooting and parade of extravagant musical numbers, which include the larger-than-life Carmen Miranda singing the hit “South American Way” and a…

The Gorilla

The Gorilla

Allan Dwan 1939 1h 8m 5.0

When a wealthy man (Atwill) is threatened by a killer known as The Gorilla, he hires the Ritz Brothers to investigate

Internes Can't Take Money

Internes Can't Take Money

Alfred Santell 1937 1h 18m

Dr. Kildare treats and falls for impoverished ex-con Janet Haley, widow of a bank robber, who can't find her baby. Later she helps Kildare sew up gangster Hanlon in a tavern back room. Kildare pursues Janet and enlists Hanlon to help her; the gangster's solution, not surprisingly, is violent.

The White Parade

The White Parade

Irving Cummings 1934 1h 20m

The title represents the hopeful, ambitious students at a hospital training school and is primarily a story of the stern discipline and laborious physical and mental toil they endure in order to become nurses and join the White Parade.

The Dragon Murder Case

The Dragon Murder Case

H. Bruce Humberstone 1934 1h 7m

Wonderful idea to give a party with people who dislike each other. Late at night, everyone decides to go into the pool, except Stamm, who is drunk. Montague dives in as does Greeff and Leland, but only Greeff and Leland come out. Montague is no where to be found so Leland suspects foul play and calls the cops.

42nd Street

42nd Street

Lloyd Bacon 1933 1h 29m 7.7

When the leading lady of a Broadway musical breaks her ankle, she is replaced by a young unknown actress, who becomes the star of the show.

Lawyer Man

Lawyer Man

William Dieterle 1932 1h 8m

Idealistic attorney Anton Adam makes headlines when he successfully prosecutes a prominent New York City political party boss named Gilmurry. Adam's sudden renown attracts the attention of high-profile legal eagle Granville Bentley, who asks Adam to become a partner in his law firm.

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