Writing

Horace Jackson

Born March 29, 1898 · Venice, Illinois, USA

Died January 26, 1952 · aged 53

No biography available.

Known For

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the ChristBen-Hur: A Tale of the Christ · 1925
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
★ 7.31925
MovieAdventureDrama
Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy Jewish prince in Jerusalem, is betrayed by his childhood friend, Roman tribune Messala, and wrongfully sent to the galley slaves.
Lilac TimeLilac Time · 1928
Lilac Time
★ 6.91928
MovieWarDrama
In France during World War I, a charming farm girl keeps a squadron of English pilots in good spirits as best as she can. She falls for a handsome newcomer who is already engaged.
We're Not DressingWe're Not Dressing · 1934
We're Not Dressing
★ 6.71934
MovieComedyMusic
Beautiful high society type Doris Worthington is entertaining guests on her yacht in the Pacific when it hits a reef and sinks. She makes her way to an island with the help of singing sailor Stephen Jones. Her friend Edith, Uncle Hubert, and Princes Michael and Alexander make it to the same island but all prove to be useless in the art of survival. The sailor is the only one with the practical knowhow to survive but Doris and the others snub his leadership offer. That is until he starts a clam bake and wafts the fumes in their starving faces. The group gradually gives into his leadership, the only question now is if Doris will give into his charms.
Sin Takes a HolidaySin Takes a Holiday · 1930
Sin Takes a Holiday
★ 5.51930
MovieRomanceComedy
Dowdy Sylvia accepts her boss' marriage proposal, even though he only asked her to avoid marriage to another woman. As a wealthy wife, Sylvia changes from plain to uninhibited swan and even contemplates having an affair.
Men Are Such FoolsMen Are Such Fools · 1938
Men Are Such Fools
★ 5.71938
MovieDramaRomance
Linda works at an advertising agency, but, unlike the other women in the secretarial pool, she hopes to succeed in the business rather than just find a husband. She rises through the ranks, becoming a copywriter, and attracts the attention of Jimmy, an amorous coworker who wants to marry her. But Jimmy is jealous of Linda's career and of Harry, a radio executive who works with Linda, and their marriage gets off to a very rough start.
Lady with a PastLady with a Past · 1932
Lady with a Past
★ 6.21932
MovieComedyDrama
A wealthy girl hires a male escort to make one of her male friends jealous. She spreads rumours about her character that makes her popular amongst all bachelors in the city including her friend.
The Animal KingdomThe Animal Kingdom · 1932
The Animal Kingdom
★ 5.61932
MovieComedyDrama
Tom Collier has had a great relationship with Daisy, but when he decides to marry, it is not Daisy whom he asks, it is Cecelia. After the marriage, Tom is bored with the social scene and the obligations of his life. He publishes books that will sell, not books that he wants to write. Even worse, he has his old friend working as a butler and Cecelia wants him fired. When Tom tries to get back together with Daisy to renew the feelings that he once felt, Daisy turns the tables on him and leaves to protect both of them.
Model WifeModel Wife · 1941
Model Wife
★ 6.51941
MovieComedy
Complications in a dressmaking firm when a model has to hide her marriage.

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The Private Life of Helen of TroyThe Private Life of Helen of Troy · 1927
The Private Life of Helen of Troy
★ 4.41927
MovieComedy
Setting the standard for his later light-hearted biopics The Private Life of Henry VIII and Rembrandt, producer-director Alexander Korda steadfastly refuses to take any of The Private Life of Helen of Troy seriously. Maria Corda, wife of the director, plays the title character as a fetchingly underdressed coquette, oblivious to all the political turmoil she's causing when she allows the handsome Paris (Ricardo Cortez) to kidnap her. Meanwhile, poor King Menelaus (Lewis Stone), Helen's husband, stands by in stoic silence, just as he's done on previous occasions when his wife succumbed to the charms of various sexy suitors (one of whom is played by future cowboy star "Wild Bill" Elliot). Finally galvanized into action, Menelaus reclaims his bride, who seems none the worse for wear for her experiences.

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