Screenplay: George S. Kaufman
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by George S. Kaufman. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 30
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 Late George Apley
1947 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Cast Ronald Colman · Peggy Cummins · Vanessa Brown · Richard Haydn
7.0
659 votes
7.0
659 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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You Can't Take It with You (TV Series)
1987 · Series · 30 min. · United States
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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Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (TV Series)
1950 · Series · 60 min. · United States
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
Direction Archie Mayo
Cast Charles Sale · Dickie Moore · Lois Wilson · Ralf Harolde
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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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