Screenplay: Isabel Dawn

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Isabel Dawn. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


If I Had a Million

1932 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Ernst Lubitsch · Norman Taurog · Norman Z. McLeod · William A. Seiter

Cast Gary Cooper · Charles Laughton · George Raft · Jack Oakie

Synopsis If I Had a Million (1932) is a lively and star-studded comedy film that centers around a wealthy steel magnate (Richard Bennett) who, upon learning of his impending death, decides to distribute his fortune by randomly selecting eight individuals from...

6.6

856 votes

6.6

856 votes

Lady for a Night

1942 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Leigh Jason

Cast Joan Blondell · John Wayne · Ray Middleton · Philip Merivale

Synopsis Lady for a Night (1942) follows the story of Jenny Blake, a woman who runs a gambling boat and decides to leave her gambler boyfriend, Jack Morgan, to marry into high society. However, her new life takes a dramatic turn...

5.4

46 votes

5.4

46 votes

A Man Betrayed

1941 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction John H. Auer

Cast John Wayne · Frances Dee · Edward Ellis · Wallace Ford

Synopsis A Man Betrayed (1941) follows the journey of a dedicated country lawyer, Lynn Hollister, who ventures into the city to unravel the mystery behind the murder of his friend. The friend was discovered fatally shot after a night spent at...

5.0

23 votes

5.0

23 votes

The Moon's Our Home

1936 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Henry Fonda · Margaret Sullavan · Charles Butterworth · Beulah Bondi

Synopsis The Moon's Our Home (1936) is a hilarious romantic comedy that delves into the complexities of marriage and the unexpected challenges that arise from it. The story unfolds in New York, where a renowned novelist, played by Henry Fonda, crosses...

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The Girl of the Golden West

1938 · Movie · 121 min. · United States

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Jeanette MacDonald · Nelson Eddy · Walter Pidgeon · Leo Carrillo

Synopsis The Girl of the Golden West (1938) follows the story of Mary Robbins, an intelligent and attractive young woman who runs the saloon "The Poker" in the small town of Couldee. As the sole woman in town, she captures the...

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A Tragedy at Midnight

1942 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Santley

Cast John Howard · Margaret Lindsay · Roscoe Karns · Mona Barrie

Synopsis A Tragedy at Midnight (1942) follows the thrilling adventures of a radio detective and his spouse as they tackle perplexing murder cases that leave law enforcement stumped. However, their most formidable challenge arises when they must navigate the treacherous waters...

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The French Line

1953 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Jane Russell · Gilbert Roland · Arthur Hunnicutt · Mary McCarty

Synopsis The French Line (1953) follows the escapades of Mary 'Mame' Carson, a wealthy Texas heiress who discovers oil twice in a single day. This newfound fortune causes her fiancé to flee, prompting her to embark on a journey to Paris...

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Doctors Don't Tell

1941 · Movie · 65 min. · United States

Direction Jacques Tourneur

Cast John Beal · Florence Rice · Edward Norris · Ward Bond

Synopsis Doctors Don't Tell (1941) follows the intertwined lives of Dr. Ralph Snyder and Dr. Frank Blake, who initially join forces to open a medical practice. Their partnership quickly unravels due to a shared romantic interest in nightclub singer Diana Wayne...

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Goodnight, Sweetheart

1944 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Santley

Cast Robert Livingston · Ruth Terry · Henry Hull · Grant Withers

Synopsis Goodnight, Sweetheart (1944) follows the story of a tenacious journalist who sets out to challenge the political aspirations of a mayoral hopeful. This candidate has secured the backing of a competing newspaper, adding an extra layer of complexity to the...

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Yokel Boy

1942 · Movie · 69 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Santley

Cast Albert Dekker · Joan Davis · Eddie Foy Jr. · Alan Mowbray

Synopsis Yokel Boy (1942) follows the story of Joe Ruddy, a devoted movie enthusiast who is transported to Hollywood as part of a promotional scheme. Placed in charge of a production company as a joke, Joe unwittingly brings in notorious gangster...

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Up in Mabel's Room

1944 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Marjorie Reynolds · Dennis O'Keefe · Gail Patrick · Mischa Auer

Synopsis Up in Mabel's Room (1944) follows Gary Ainsworth, portrayed by Dennis O'Keefe, who is living a contented life as a newlywed. However, his past comes knocking when his former flame, Mabel, played by Gail Patrick, returns to town. Gary finds...

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Ice-Capades

1941 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Santley

Cast James Ellison · Jerry Colonna · Dorothy Lewis · Barbara Jo Allen

Synopsis Ice-Capades (1941) follows the story of Bob Clemens, a newsreel cameraman with a strong dislike for women, who is tasked with covering the Lake Placid exhibition of renowned Swiss ice skater Karen Vadja. After missing his flight and failing to...

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Don't Bet on Blondes

1935 · Movie · 59 min. · United States

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Warren William · Claire Dodd · Guy Kibbee · William Gargan

Synopsis Don't Bet on Blondes (1935) follows the story of a gambler and bookmaker named "Odds" Owen, who shifts his focus to the insurance business, drawn by its promise of better odds and reduced risk. He establishes his own insurance venture,...

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Behind the News

1940 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Santley

Cast Lloyd Nolan · Doris Davenport · Frank Albertson · Robert Armstrong

Synopsis Behind the News (1940) follows the journey of young and enthusiastic student reporter Jeff Flavin, who is assigned to veteran journalist Stuart Woodrow by City Editor Vic Archer. Archer's intention is to irritate Woodrow, but Jeff sees this as an...

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Wings Over Honolulu

1937 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction H.C. Potter

Cast Wendy Barrie · Ray Milland · William Gargan · Kent Taylor

Synopsis Wings Over Honolulu (1937) begins at a lavish birthday celebration for Virginia debutante Lauralee Curtis, hosted by her doting aunts. The evening takes a romantic turn when wealthy Gregory Chandler sweeps her off her feet with tales of adventure and...

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