Screenplay: Otto Harbach
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Otto Harbach. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 19
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...
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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
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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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Men of the Sky
1931 · Movie · 71 min. · United States
Direction Alfred E. Green
Cast Irene Delroy · Bramwell Fletcher · Otto Harbach · Armand Kaliz
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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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The Cat and the Fiddle
1934 · Movie · 88 min. · United States
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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The Desert Song
1929 · Movie · 123 min. · United States
Direction Roy Del Ruth
Cast John Boles · Carlotta King · Louise Fazenda · Myrna Loy
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