Screenplay: George S. Kaufman

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by George S. Kaufman. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


A Night at the Opera

1935 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Sam Wood

Cast The Marx Brothers · Groucho Marx · Harpo Marx · Chico Marx

Synopsis A Night at the Opera (1935) follows the chaotic journey of Groucho Marx, who, driven by an unusual business venture, manages to transport the entire cast of the Milano Opera to New York via a ship. Unbeknownst to him, Harpo...

8.3

45K votes

8.3

45K votes

You Can't Take it With You

1938 · Movie · 126 min. · United States

Direction Frank Capra

Cast James Stewart · Jean Arthur · Lionel Barrymore · Edward Arnold

Synopsis You Can't Take it With You (1938) follows the story of Alice Sycamore, a typist who is deeply in love with her employer, Tony Kirby. Tony is the vice-president of a formidable corporation owned by his ambitious father, Anthony P....

8.1

8K votes

8.1

8K votes

Stage Door

1937 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Gregory La Cava

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Ginger Rogers · Adolphe Menjou · Andrea Leeds

Synopsis Stage Door (1937) follows Terry Randall, a wealthy young woman from high society, as she ventures into the competitive world of Broadway theater, determined to make it on her own merits without relying on her family's influence. She moves into...

7.5

2K votes

7.5

2K votes

Dinner at Eight

1933 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction George Cukor

Cast Marie Dressler · John Barrymore · Wallace Beery · Jean Harlow

Synopsis Dinner at Eight (1933) centers around the meticulous preparations of Millicent Jordan for an elegant dinner party. Meanwhile, her husband, Oliver, grapples with deteriorating health and a looming threat to his shipping business, as mysterious forces attempt to acquire its...

7.2

853 votes

7.2

853 votes

The Man Who Came to Dinner

1942 · Movie · 112 min. · United States

Direction William Keighley

Cast Bette Davis · Ann Sheridan · Monty Woolley · Elisabeth Fraser

Synopsis The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) follows the chaotic events that unfold when a self-important author and critic finds himself stranded with a conventional Midwestern family during the harsh winter months. The family's peaceful existence is turned upside down...

6.9

830 votes

6.9

830 votes

Silk Stockings

1957 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Rouben Mamoulian

Cast Fred Astaire · Cyd Charisse · Janis Paige · Peter Lorre

Synopsis Silk Stockings (1957) presents Fred Astaire in one of his last musical performances, offering a charming 1957 comedy that refreshes the classic film "Ninotchka" with a Cold War twist. Cyd Charisse, who previously captivated audiences with Astaire in "The Band...

6.7

693 votes

6.7

693 votes

The Cocoanuts

1929 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Joseph Santley · Robert Florey

Cast The Marx Brothers · Groucho Marx · Harpo Marx · Chico Marx

Synopsis The Cocoanuts (1929) follows the story of Mr. Hammer, who is desperately trying to save his failing hotel in Florida. In his quest to turn a profit, he resorts to various schemes, including attempting to woo the wealthy Mrs. Potter....

6.5

2K votes

6.5

2K votes

The Solid Gold Cadillac

1956 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Judy Holliday · Paul Douglas · Fred Clark · John Williams

Synopsis The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956) follows the story of Edward McKeever (Paul Douglas), the CEO of International Projects, who steps down to assist the military in passing legislation through Congress. This decision leaves the company in the hands of a...

6.3

155 votes

6.3

155 votes

Roman Scandals

1933 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Eddie Cantor · Ruth Etting · Gloria Stuart · Edward Arnold

Synopsis Roman Scandals (1933) follows the journey of a benevolent young man who is expelled from his dishonest hometown of West Rome, Oklahoma. As he drifts off to sleep, he finds himself transported to the ancient city of Rome, where he...

5.8

48 votes

5.8

48 votes

The Royal Family of Broadway

1930 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction George Cukor · Cyril Gardner

Cast Ina Claire · Fredric March · Mary Brian · Henrietta Crosman

Synopsis The Royal Family of Broadway (1930) centers around the Cavendish family, a renowned dynasty of Broadway performers. Julie Cavendish, the family matriarch, is determined to continue her acting career despite her age. Her lively brother, Tony, is on the run...

5.5

26 votes

5.5

26 votes

Not So Dumb

1930 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction King Vidor

Cast Marion Davies · Elliott Nugent · Raymond Hackett · Franklin Pangborn

Synopsis Not So Dumb (1930) follows the story of Dulcy Parker, a woman known for her incessant talking and seemingly foolish behavior. Throughout the film, Dulcy's actions and words initially appear misguided, but as the narrative unfolds, her seemingly clumsy efforts...

5.2

28 votes

5.2

28 votes

Once in a Lifetime

1932 · Movie · 91 min. · United States

Direction Russell Mack

Cast Jack Oakie · Sidney Fox · Aline MacMahon · Russell Hopton

Synopsis Once in a Lifetime (1932) presents a captivating narrative set within the dynamic environment of a Hollywood studio during the pivotal shift from silent films to the era of talkies. The film delves into the challenges and triumphs faced by...

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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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June Moon

1931 · Movie · 79 min. · United States

Direction A. Edward Sutherland

Cast Jack Oakie · Frances Dee · Wynne Gibson · Harry Akst

Synopsis June Moon (1931) follows the journey of a young man named Fred Stevens, who departs from his hometown of Schenectady with dreams of achieving success in the bustling songwriting industry of New York City.

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Direction Hal Kanter · Bob LaHendro

Cast Harry Morgan · Lois Nettleton · Richard Sanders · Lisa Aliff

Synopsis You Can't Take It with You (TV Series) (1987) is set in the vibrant locale of Staten Island, New York, but unlike its stage and film counterparts, this television adaptation is firmly rooted in the contemporary era of the late...

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Direction Alex Segal · Lawrence Carra · Charles S. Dubin · Frank Telford

Cast Charles Dingle · Nina Foch · James Dunn · Wright King

Synopsis Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV Series) (1950) was a captivating dramatic anthology series that showcased a variety of plays adapted from Pulitzer Prize-winning literature. Each episode brought to life the compelling narratives from renowned stories, plays, and novels, offering viewers a...

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The Expert

1932 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

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Three Sailors and a Girl

1953 · Movie · 95 min. · United States

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Jane Powell · Gordon MacRae · Gene Nelson · Sam Levene

Synopsis Three Sailors and a Girl (1953) follows the journey of three naval servicemen who cross paths with a dubious showman. Persuaded to put their money into his latest venture, they are immediately captivated by the female lead of the production....

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George Washington Slept Here

1942 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction William Keighley

Cast Jack Benny · Ann Sheridan · Charles Coburn · Percy Kilbride

Synopsis George Washington Slept Here (1942) follows the story of a couple from New York, Bill and Connie Fuller, who are compelled to relocate from their current residence. Unbeknownst to Bill, Connie acquires a dilapidated old farmhouse in Pennsylvania, a property...

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