Screenplay: Howard J. Green
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Howard J. Green. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 48
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...
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
The Roy Rogers Show (TV Series)
1951 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Robert G. Walker · Don McDougall · Leslie H. Martinson · Christian Nyby
Cast Roy Rogers · Dale Evans · Pat Brady · Harry Harvey
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Princess and the Plumber
1930 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Alexander Korda
Cast Charles Farrell · Maureen O'Sullivan · H.B. Warner · Joseph Cawthorne
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The Faker
1929 · Movie · 61 min. · United States
Direction Phil Rosen
Cast Jacqueline Logan · Charles Delaney · Warner Oland · Charles Hill Mailes
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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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After Midnight with Boston Blackie
1943 · Movie · 65 min. · United States
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
Direction Frank Capra
Cast Jack Holt · Lila Lee · Ralph Graves · Walter Brennan
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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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The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
1932 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
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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