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H.N. Swanson

Born August 28, 1899 · Centerville, Iowa, USA

Died May 31, 1991 · aged 91

Harold Norling Swanson (August 28, 1899 – May 31, 1991) was a literary agent who represented Frank Buck, F. Scott Fitzgerald and many other well-known American writers. He was a member of the Cliff Dwellers Club and was one of the founding members of the Tavern Club in Chicago. Swanson graduated from Grinnell College, class of 1922. He began his career as a writer, but achieved more success as th…

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Big Business GirlBig Business Girl · 1931
Big Business Girl
★ 6.81931
MovieRomanceComedy
A young woman goes to New York and finds success in advertising thanks to her legs while her boyfriend spends the summer in Europe with his band.
The Half-Naked TruthThe Half-Naked Truth · 1932
The Half-Naked Truth
★ 5.11932
MovieComedyRomance
A carnival pitchman (Tracy) finagles his girlfriend, a fiery hoochie dancer (Vélez), into a major Broadway revue under the auspices of an impresario (Morgan).
Chance at HeavenChance at Heaven · 1933
Chance at Heaven
★ 5.81933
MovieDramaRomance
A young woman's ambitious boyfriend falls for a ditzy socialite.
Success at Any PriceSuccess at Any Price · 1934
Success at Any Price
★ 4.11934
MovieDrama
A young man ruthlessly climbs the corporate ladder only to attempt suicide when the stock market crashes.
The Meanest Gal in TownThe Meanest Gal in Town · 1934
The Meanest Gal in Town
★ 7.21934
MovieComedy
A stranded actress turned manicurist affects the lives of people in a small American town.
Kentucky KernelsKentucky Kernels · 1934
Kentucky Kernels
★ 6.41934
MovieComedy
The Great Elmer and Company, two out-of-work magicians, help lovelorn Jerry Bronson adopt Spanky Milford, to distract him. When Bronson makes up and elopes, the pair are stuck with the little boy. But Spanky inherits a Kentucky fortune, so they head south to Banesville, where the Milfords and Wakefields are conducting a bitter feud.
Strictly DynamiteStrictly Dynamite · 1934
Strictly Dynamite
★ 6.51934
MovieComedyMusic
A failed poet ends up becoming a gag writer for a bombastic comedian.
Hips, Hips, Hooray!Hips, Hips, Hooray! · 1934
Hips, Hips, Hooray!
★ 7.01934
MovieMusicComedy
Hips, Hips, Hooray! is a 1934 slapstick comedy film starring Bert Wheeler, Robert Woolsey, Ruth Etting, Thelma Todd, and Dorothy Lee.

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