Screenplay: Jay Dratler
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Jay Dratler. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 21
Laura
1944 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Otto Preminger
Cast Gene Tierney · Dana Andrews · Clifton Webb · Judith Anderson
Synopsis Laura (1944) follows the gripping tale of a murder investigation centered around the enigmatic and alluring Laura Hunt (Gene Tierney), who is discovered fatally shot in her apartment. The relentless Lieutenant Mark McPherson (Dana Andrews) is tasked with solving the...
8.1
17K votes
8.1
17K votes
Call Northside 777
1948 · Movie · 111 min. · United States
Direction Henry Hathaway
Cast James Stewart · Richard Conte · Lee J. Cobb · Helen Walker
Synopsis Call Northside 777 (1948) follows the gripping tale that begins in 1932 with the murder of a police officer and the subsequent imprisonment of Frank Wiecek for life. A decade later, an advertisement placed by Frank's mother catches the attention...
7.2
2K votes
7.2
2K votes
The Dark Corner
1946 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Henry Hathaway
Cast Lucille Ball · Clifton Webb · William Bendix · Mark Stevens
Synopsis The Dark Corner (1946) follows the story of a private investigator, Bradford Galt, who relocates from San Francisco to New York after being released from prison due to the actions of his former lawyer partner, Tony Jardine. Galt soon realizes...
6.9
656 votes
6.9
656 votes
Impact
1949 · Movie · 111 min. · United States
Direction Arthur Lubin
Cast Brian Donlevy · Ella Raines · Charles Coburn · Helen Walker
Synopsis Impact (1949) follows the story of Walter Williams, a pragmatic and successful industrialist from San Francisco. His unfaithful wife and her paramour devise a scheme to eliminate him, but Walter survives the assault, leaving the lover severely disfigured in a...
6.6
285 votes
6.6
285 votes
That Wonderful Urge
1948 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
Direction Robert B. Sinclair
Cast Tyrone Power · Gene Tierney · Reginald Gardiner · Arleen Whelan
Synopsis That Wonderful Urge (1948) follows the story of a tenacious investigative journalist who employs a clever deception to encounter Sara Fowler, a wealthy heiress to a grocery store empire, about whom he has been penning less-than-complimentary articles. As he delves...
6.1
110 votes
6.1
110 votes
We're Not Married!
1952 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Edmund Goulding
Cast Ginger Rogers · Fred Allen · Victor Moore · Marilyn Monroe
Synopsis We're Not Married! (1952) follows the comedic misadventures of five couples who discover that their marriages were never legally binding. The issue arises when it is revealed that the Justice of the Peace who officiated their weddings had done so...
5.7
184 votes
5.7
184 votes
Fly-By-Night
1942 · Movie · 74 min. · United States
Direction Robert Siodmak
Cast Richard Carlson · Nancy Kelly · Albert Basserman · Miles Mander
Synopsis Fly-By-Night (1942) follows a young physician who is accused of a scientist's murder. To prove his innocence, he embarks on a mission to dismantle a covert Nazi espionage network.
5.6
21 votes
5.6
21 votes
The Las Vegas Story
1952 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevenson
Cast Jane Russell · Victor Mature · Vincent Price · Hoagy Carmichael
Synopsis The Las Vegas Story (1952) follows investment broker Lloyd Rollins, who persuades his wife Linda to make a detour to Las Vegas during their journey from Boston. Once there, Lloyd becomes engrossed in heavy gambling. Linda revisits the Last Chance...
5.4
87 votes
5.4
87 votes
Higher and Higher
1943 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Tim Whelan
Cast Michèle Morgan · Jack Haley · Frank Sinatra · Leon Errol
Synopsis Higher and Higher (1943) follows the story of a once-wealthy man, Mr. Drake, who has fallen on hard times, leaving his household staff unpaid for seven months. The cunning valet, Mike O'Brien, devises a plan to present the scullery maid,...
4.8
23 votes
4.8
23 votes
Dancing in the Dark
1949 · Movie · 92 min. · United States
Direction Irving Reis
Cast William Powell · Mark Stevens · Betsy Drake · Adolphe Menjou
Synopsis Dancing in the Dark (1949) follows the tale of Emery Slade, a once-celebrated film star from 1932 who finds himself in a dire financial situation by 1949, yet remains as arrogant as ever. Fox producer Crossman seeks Slade's help to...
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It Comes Up Love
1943 · Movie · 61 min. · United States
Direction Charles Lamont
Cast Gloria Jean · Ian Hunter · Donald O´Connor · Frieda Inescort
Synopsis It Comes Up Love (1943) follows the intertwined romantic escapades of two pairs of characters. The first pair consists of vibrant youngsters, Donald O’Connor and Gloria Jean, whose playful flirtation mirrors the romantic dynamics of their more mature counterparts, Louise...
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Meet Boston Blackie
1941 · Movie · 60 min. · United States
Direction Robert Florey
Cast Chester Morris · Rochelle Hudson · Richard Lane · Charles Wagenheim
Synopsis Meet Boston Blackie (1941) follows a gripping narrative where a homicide takes place on a ship anchored in New York. The investigation unfolds, guiding the protagonist to Coney Island, where they uncover a clandestine espionage network.
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Confessions of Boston Blackie
1941 · Movie · 65 min. · United States
Direction Edward Dmytryk
Cast Chester Morris · Harriet Hilliard · Richard Lane · George E. Stone
Synopsis Confessions of Boston Blackie (1941) begins with a murder occurring during the auction of a precious statue. The main suspect is Boston Blackie, whose notorious reputation for skirting the law makes him an obvious target for law enforcement. When the...
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La Conga Nights
1940 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Lew Landers
Cast Hugh Herbert · Dennis O'Keefe · Constance Moore · Ferike Boros
Synopsis La Conga Nights (1940) follows the escapades of Henry I. Dibble, Jr. (Hugh Herbert), a wealthy and carefree playboy with a deep affection for rhumba music. His life is complicated by his four unmarried sisters—Faith, Hope, Charity, and Prudence, all...
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It's in the Bag!
1945 · Movie · 87 min. · United States
Direction Richard Wallace
Cast Fred Allen · Jack Benny · Don Ameche · William Bendix
Synopsis It's in the Bag! (1945) follows the peculiar tale of Frederick Trumble, a man of considerable fortune who drafts an unusual will, concealing a significant portion of his riches within a chair. Tragically, he meets his end mere moments later....
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Wernher von Braun / I Aim at the Stars
1960 · Movie · 106 min. · United States
Direction J. Lee Thompson
Cast Curd Jürgens · Victoria Shaw · Herbert Lom · Gia Scala
Synopsis Wernher von Braun / I Aim at the Stars (1960) chronicles the extraordinary journey of the renowned rocket scientist Dr. Werner von Braun, a pivotal and divisive figure in the space exploration era. The film delves into von Braun's groundbreaking...
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Girls Under 21
1940 · Movie · 64 min. · United States
Direction Max Nosseck
Cast Bruce Cabot · Rochelle Hudson · Paul Kelly · Tina Thayer
Synopsis Girls Under 21 (1940) follows the story of Francis Ryan, who, after experiencing a life of luxury and excitement as the wife of notorious gangster "Smiley" Ryan, finds herself incarcerated due to her husband's criminal activities. Upon her release, Francis...
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Studio 57 (TV Series)
1954 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Herschel Daugherty · Richard Irving · John English · Don Weis
Cast Tim Graham · Jean Byron · Marguerite Chapman · Robert Armstrong
Synopsis Studio 57 (TV Series) (1954) was a compelling dramatic anthology series that transitioned to open syndication following the closure of the DuMont Television Network. The show featured a variety of standalone stories, each with its own unique narrative and cast,...
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Get Hep to Love
1942 · Movie · 71 min. · United States
Direction Charles Lamont
Cast Gloria Jean · Donald O´Connor · Jane Frazee · Robert Paige
Synopsis Get Hep to Love (1942) follows the journey of a young, talented singer who, after escaping the harsh environment of her aunt's home, cleverly persuades a kind-hearted rural couple to take her in as their own. The story unfolds as...
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Where Did You Get That Girl?
1941 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction Arthur Lubin
Cast Leon Errol · Helen Parrish · Charles Lang Jr. · Eddie Quillan
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