Rian James

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Rian James

Writing October 3, 1899

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rian James (né Julian Herbert Rothschild; October 3, 1899 – April 26, 1953) was an American screenwriter and author. He wrote for 39 films b…

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42nd Street

42nd Street

6.9 1933 Movie
Dead Ringer

Dead Ringer

6.9 1964 Movie
The Other

The Other

6.9 1946 Movie
Down Argentine Way

Down Argentine Way

6.4 1940 Movie
The Gorilla

The Gorilla

4.8 1939 Movie
Private Detective 62

Private Detective 62

6.2 1933 Movie
Internes Can't Take Money

Internes Can't Take Money

6.5 1937 Movie
The Dragon Murder Case

The Dragon Murder Case

5.9 1934 Movie
Parachute Jumper

Parachute Jumper

5.9 1933 Movie
Love is a Racket

Love is a Racket

5.4 1932 Movie
The Big Shakedown

The Big Shakedown

5.9 1934 Movie
Mary Stevens, M.D.

Mary Stevens, M.D.

6.2 1933 Movie

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rian James (né Julian Herbert Rothschild; October 3, 1899 – April 26, 1953) was an American screenwriter and author. He wrote for 39 films between 1932 and 1947. A "Jack of all trades", James was a columnist covering arts and entertainment for the Brooklyn Eagle from about 1928 to 1935. He later was a foreign correspondent, parachute jumper, stunt man, airmail pilot, Air Force lieutenant, vaudeville actor, and finally, writer, director and producer.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2019
    42nd Street

    Movie Original Film Writer

  2. 1986
    Killer in the Mirror

    Movie Writer

  3. 1964
    Dead Ringer

    Movie Story

  4. 1947
    Whispering City

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1947
    La forteresse

    Movie Writer

  6. 1946
    The Other

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1945
    Eve Knew Her Apples

    Movie Story

  8. 1942
    Parachute Nurse

    Movie Screenplay

  9. 1942
    Not a Ladies' Man

    Movie Writer

  10. 1942
    This Time for Keeps

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1941
    Broadway Limited

    Movie Screenplay

  12. 1940
    Down Argentine Way

    Movie Story

  13. 1939
    The Housekeeper's Daughter

    Movie Screenplay

  14. 1939
    The Gorilla

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1938
    Submarine Patrol

    Movie Writer

  16. 1937
    Exclusive

    Movie Screenplay

More credits
  1. 1937
    Internes Can't Take Money

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1936
    Walking on Air

    Movie Screenplay

  3. 1936
    The Witness Chair

    Movie Screenplay

  4. 1935
    We're Only Human

    Movie Screenplay

  5. 1935
    To Beat the Band

    Movie Screenplay

  6. 1935
    Redheads on Parade

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1934
    The White Parade

    Movie Screenplay

  8. 1934
    Gift of Gab

    Movie Associate Producer

  9. 1934
    The Dragon Murder Case

    Movie Writer

  10. 1934
    The Big Shakedown

    Movie Screenplay

  11. 1933
    Mary Stevens, M.D.

    Movie Screenplay

  12. 1933
    She Had to Say Yes

    Movie Screenplay

  13. 1933
    Best of Enemies

    Movie Director

  14. 1933
    Private Detective 62

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1933
    Central Airport

    Movie Screenplay

  16. 1933
    42nd Street

    Movie Screenplay

  17. 1933
    Parachute Jumper

    Movie Story

  18. 1932
    Lawyer Man

    Movie Screenplay

  19. 1932
    Hat Check Girl

    Movie Story

  20. 1932
    Crooner

    Movie Story

  21. 1932
    Love is a Racket

    Movie Novel