Screenplay: Otto Harbach

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Otto Harbach. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Roberta

1935 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Irene Dunne · Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Randolph Scott

Synopsis Roberta (1935) follows the journey of football player John Kent as he accompanies Huck Haines and the Wabash Indianians to a performance in Paris, which they promptly lose. John and his companions then visit his aunt, who owns an elegant...

6.3

170 votes

6.3

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Tea for Two

1950 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction David Butler

Cast Doris Day · Gordon MacRae · S.Z. Sakall · Patrice Wymore

Synopsis Tea for Two (1950) follows the story of affluent heiress Nanette Carter, portrayed by Doris Day, who makes a wager with her uncle, betting $25,000 that she can refuse all temptations for a span of 48 hours. If she succeeds,...

5.5

139 votes

5.5

139 votes

Rose Marie

1954 · Movie · 104 min. · United States

Direction Mervyn LeRoy

Cast Ann Blyth · Howard Keel · Fernando Lamas · Bert Lahr

Synopsis Rose Marie (1954) follows the tale of a spirited young woman, Rose Marie Lemaitre, who is raised by the stern yet caring Mountie, Mike Malone, after being orphaned. As they grow closer, romantic feelings blossom between them. However, when Rose...

5.3

23 votes

5.3

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The Firefly

1937 · Movie · 131 min. · United States

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Jeanette MacDonald · Allan Jones · Warren William · Billy Gilbert

Synopsis The Firefly (1937) follows the tale of Nina Maria Azara, a captivating and enchanting singing spy for Spain during the tumultuous Napoleonic Wars. Her assignment involves charming French Officers to uncover Napoleon's plans against Spain. She is dispatched to Bayonne,...

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Up in Mabel's Room

1926 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction E. Mason Hopper

Cast Marie Prevost · Harrison Ford II · Phyllis Haver · Harry Myers

Synopsis Up in Mabel's Room (1926) revolves around a woman named Mabel who discovers her husband purchasing intimate apparel. When he refuses to reveal the intended recipient, she decides to end their marriage. However, Mabel later uncovers the truth: the lingerie...

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Sunny

1930 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction William A. Seiter

Cast Marilyn Miller · Lawrence Gray · Joe Donahue · O.P. Heggie

Synopsis Sunny (1930) follows the tale of a vibrant and talented showgirl who finds herself captivated by a charming society boy. However, her journey to win his heart is fraught with challenges, as she must navigate the complexities of his family's...

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Rose Marie

1936 · Movie · 113 min. · United States

Direction W.S. Van Dyke

Cast Jeanette MacDonald · Nelson Eddy · Reginald Owen · Allan Jones

Synopsis Rose Marie (1936) follows the journey of a renowned opera diva, Marie de Flor, who ventures into the untamed Canadian wilderness in pursuit of her fugitive sibling. Along the way, she crosses paths with a dedicated Canadian Mountie, Sgt. Bruce,...

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No, No, Nanette

1930 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Clarence G. Badger

Cast Bernice Claire · Alexander Gray · Lucien Littlefield · Louise Fazenda

Synopsis No, No, Nanette (1930) follows the tale of a devout publisher who becomes smitten with a vivacious chorus girl. As his feelings deepen, he unexpectedly finds himself involved in the world of Broadway, providing financial support for a theatrical production....

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The Desert Song

1943 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Dennis Morgan · Irene Manning · Bruce Cabot · Lynne Overman

Synopsis The Desert Song (1943) follows the thrilling tale of Paul Hudson, who takes charge of a band of desert outlaws to resist the oppressive forces of the Nazis. The Nazis have sinister plans to exploit these bandits as low-cost labor...

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Direction William K. Howard · Sam Wood

Cast Ramon Novarro · Jeanette MacDonald · Frank Morgan · Charles Butterworth

Synopsis The Cat and the Fiddle (1934) follows the story of Victor Florescu, a gifted composer from Brussels, who is under the guidance of esteemed Professor Bertier at the Music Conservatory. Victor is eager to have his unfinished operetta, "The Cat...

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Golden Dawn

1930 · Movie · 86 min. · United States

Direction Ray Enright

Cast Walter Woolf King · Vivienne Segal · Noah Beery · Alice Gentle

Synopsis Golden Dawn (1930) follows the journey of Dawn, a young woman who was abducted as an infant and raised by Mooda, an African woman managing a canteen in a German military outpost. Dawn's life takes a dramatic turn when she...

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No, No, Nanette

1940 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Herbert Wilcox

Cast Anna Neagle · Richard Carlson · Victor Mature · Roland Young

Synopsis No, No, Nanette (1940) follows the lively Nanette as she strives to preserve her uncle and aunt's marriage by extricating Uncle Jimmy from a web of harmless but complicated flirtations. In one of her rescue missions, Nanette seeks assistance from...

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Sunny

1941 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Herbert Wilcox

Cast Anna Neagle · Ray Bolger · John Carroll · Edward Everett Horton

Synopsis Sunny (1941) is a charming musical film that showcases the talents of Anna Neagle, adapted from a Broadway musical and set against the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans' Mardi Gras. The narrative follows Sunny Sullivan, a circus performer played by...

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Up in Mabel's Room

1944 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Marjorie Reynolds · Dennis O'Keefe · Gail Patrick · Mischa Auer

Synopsis Up in Mabel's Room (1944) follows Gary Ainsworth, portrayed by Dennis O'Keefe, who is living a contented life as a newlywed. However, his past comes knocking when his former flame, Mabel, played by Gail Patrick, returns to town. Gary finds...

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The Song of the Flame

1930 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Alan Crosland

Cast Alexander Gray · Bernice Claire · Noah Beery · Alice Gentle

Synopsis The Song of the Flame (1930) is a cinematic adaptation of the 1925 operetta by Oscar Hammerstein II, Otto Harbach, Herbert Stohart, and George Gershwin. The narrative revolves around a humble peasant, affectionately called "The Flame," who spearheads a revolution...

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The Desert Song

1953 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction H. Bruce Humberstone

Cast Kathryn Grayson · Gordon MacRae · Steve Cochran · Raymond Massey

Synopsis The Desert Song (1953) follows the intricate web of deception and heroism in the desert landscape. Shiek Yousseff, a cunning figure, feigns allegiance to the French while covertly planning their downfall. Opposing Yousseff are the Riffs, led by the enigmatic...

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Kid Boots

1926 · Movie · 77 min. · United States

Direction Frank Tuttle

Cast Eddie Cantor · Clara Bow · Billie Dove · Lawrence Gray

Synopsis Kid Boots (1926) follows the tale of a salesman who finds himself in a tight spot with an irate customer. A wealthy playboy steps in to assist, and in gratitude, the salesman agrees to aid the playboy in obtaining a...

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