Screenplay: Howard J. Green

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Howard J. Green. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang

1932 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Paul Muni · Glenda Farrell · Helen Vinson · Preston Foster

Synopsis I Am a Fugitive From a Chain Gang (1932) follows the harrowing journey of James Allen, portrayed by Paul Muni, who returns from World War I only to be wrongfully convicted of a crime. Sentenced to a decade of harsh...

8.0

2K votes

8.0

2K votes

The Kid Brother

1927 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Ted Wilde · J.A. Howe · Lewis Milestone

Cast Harold Lloyd · Jobyna Ralston · Walter James · Leo Willis

Synopsis The Kid Brother (1927) follows the journey of a timid rural youth, Harold Hickory, portrayed by Harold Lloyd, who becomes infatuated with Mary Powers, a member of her late father's traveling medicine troupe. When a fire destroys the show, Harold...

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7.4

634 votes

7.4

634 votes

If You Could Only Cook

1935 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Herbert Marshall · Jean Arthur · Leo Carrillo · Lionel Stander

Synopsis If You Could Only Cook (1935) follows the story of James Buchanan, a wealthy automobile tycoon who finds himself in a loveless engagement and facing a board of directors who dismiss his ideas. While contemplating his troubles on a park...

6.3

33 votes

6.3

33 votes

Morning Glory

1933 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction Lowell Sherman

Cast Katharine Hepburn · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Adolphe Menjou · Mary Duncan

Synopsis Morning Glory (1933) follows the journey of Eva Lovelace, an aspiring actress eager to make it big in the competitive world of New York theater. Known for her boundless optimism and dramatic flair, Eva's striking appearance catches the eye of...

6.3

437 votes

6.3

437 votes

Star of Midnight

1935 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Stephen Roberts

Cast William Powell · Ginger Rogers · Paul Kelly · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Star of Midnight (1935) follows the intriguing tale of a vanishing dancer from a bustling theater, setting the stage for a captivating mystery. The enigmatic disappearance prompts the involvement of the dashing William Powell and the elegant society beauty Ginger...

5.8

53 votes

5.8

53 votes

San Quentin

1946 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction Gordon Douglas

Cast Lawrence Tierney · Barton MacLane · Marian Carr · Harry Shannon

Synopsis San Quentin (1946) presents a gripping tale set in the post-World War II era, focusing on the complexities of crime and redemption. The story revolves around Jim Rowland, a former convict portrayed by Lawrence Tierney, who has turned his life...

5.7

64 votes

5.7

64 votes

The Stolen Jools (S)

1931 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

Direction William McGann · John G. Adolfi · Victor Heerman · Harold S. Bucquet

Cast Buster Keaton · Stan Laurel · Oliver Hardy · Wallace Beery

Synopsis The Stolen Jools (S) (1931) is a star-studded promotional short film designed to generate funds for the National Variety Artists tuberculosis sanitarium, created in collaboration with a cigarette company. The narrative revolves around the investigation of a reported jewelry heist...

5.6

32 votes

5.6

32 votes

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They Met in a Taxi

1936 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Alfred E. Green

Cast Chester Morris · Fay Wray · Raymond Walburn · Lionel Stander

Synopsis They Met in a Taxi (1936) follows the story of a taxi driver who encounters a young woman who asserts she is an unwilling bride. As he takes her in, he becomes entangled in a quest to locate a missing...

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Curtain Call

1940 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Frank Woodruff

Cast Alan Mowbray · Donald MacBride · Barbara Read · Helen Vinson

Synopsis Curtain Call (1940) follows the journey of an inexperienced playwright who manages to sell her less-than-stellar script, titled "The End of Everything," to a pair of Broadway producers. These producers, driven by a desire for vengeance against a star who...

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Direction Lew Landers

Cast Chester Morris · Richard Lane · Ann Savage · George E. Stone

Synopsis After Midnight with Boston Blackie (1943) follows the adventures of Boston Blackie, a charismatic and clever individual who finds himself in a tight spot. While attempting to recover a set of stolen jewels from a secure vault for a companion,...

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Flight

1929 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

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Man of Two Worlds

1934 · Movie · 92 min. · United States

Direction J. Walter Ruben

Cast Francis Lederer · Elissa Landi · Henry Stephenson · J. Farrell MacDonald

Synopsis Man of Two Worlds (1934) follows the journey of a British adventurer who ventures into the Arctic and enlists the help of a local Inuit guide. The sincere yet naive young man develops deep feelings for the explorer's lovely daughter...

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The Big Boss

1941 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Charles Barton

Cast Otto Kruger · Gloria Dickson · John Litel · Don Beddoe

Synopsis The Big Boss (1941) centers around Jim Maloney, portrayed by Otto Kruger, who wields immense political power in an unnamed major city. Maloney's primary opponent is the incorruptible "reform" governor, Bob Dugan, played by John Litel. The narrative gains depth...

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My True Story

1951 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Mickey Rooney

Cast Helen Walker · Willard Parker · Elisabeth Risdon · Emory Parnell

Synopsis My True Story (1951) follows the gripping tale of a woman who makes a living through the illicit trade of stealing precious gems. The narrative delves into her daring heists, the constant evasion of law enforcement, and the personal struggles...

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Devil's Squadron

1936 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Erle C. Kenton

Cast Richard Dix · Karen Morley · Lloyd Nolan · Shirley Ross

Synopsis Devil's Squadron (1936) follows the story of Martha Dawson (Karen Morley), who inherits her father's aircraft manufacturing company, which supplies planes to the U.S. Army Air Corps. After her father's passing, Martha faces significant challenges, particularly from the test pilots...

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Maker of Men

1931 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Edward Sedgwick

Cast Jack Holt · Richard Cromwell · Joan Marsh · Natalie Moorhead

Synopsis Maker of Men (1931) follows the journey of Bob, a young man with a passion for football but lacking the skills to impress his father, Coach Dudley. Bob's struggles on the field lead to rejection from his father, his girlfriend...

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Direction John Francis Dillon

Cast George Sidney · Charles Murray · Norman Foster · June Clyde

Synopsis The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood (1932) unfolds in a quaint small town where the Cohens manage a movie theater and the Kellys run a popular diner. The story revolves around Kitty Kelly and Maurice Cohen, a young couple deeply...

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