Writing

Dorothy Howell

Born May 10, 1899 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died June 8, 1971 · aged 72

American screenwriter.

Known For

The Miracle WomanThe Miracle Woman · 1931
The Miracle Woman
★ 6.71931
MovieDrama
After an unappreciated minister dies, his daughter loses her faith in God, prompting her to open a phony temple with a con man. Can the love of a blind former aviator restore her faith and happiness?
WhirlpoolWhirlpool · 1934
Whirlpool
★ 6.41934
MovieCrimeDrama
An ex-convict tries to connect with the daughter who doesn't even know he exists.
For the Love o' LilFor the Love o' Lil · 1930
For the Love o' Lil
★ 10.01930
MovieComedy
A virtuous lawyer falls for a beautiful but extravagant woman, leading him into financial trouble as he tries to keep up with her wasteful spending, ultimately testing their relationship and his principles.
Fifty Fathoms DeepFifty Fathoms Deep · 1931
Fifty Fathoms Deep
★ 3.71931
MovieDramaAdventure
In this high-seas adventure, a woman creates a great rift between old friends: an experienced older diver, and his younger protege. They become enemies when a gold-digger marries the latter. She soon leaves him in favor of a wealthy yachtsman. She is aboard his boat when an accident occurs. The two divers must salvage the costly boat before it sinks.
Speed MadSpeed Mad · 1925
Speed Mad
★ 7.01925
MovieActionDrama
Bill Sanford (William Fairbanks), a daredevil race-car driver, is abducted by his main competitor Alan Lawson (Lloyd Whitlock) and his henchmen, on the eve of a race he hopes will win him $5,000. But he escapes his captors and arrives ate the race track just in time to drive his speedster to victory. With the prize money, he saves the father, Charles Hampton (Charles K. French) of his sweetheart Betty Hampton (Edith Roberts) from losing the family.
Platinum BlondePlatinum Blonde · 1931
Platinum Blonde
★ 6.61931
MovieComedyRomance
Ann Schuyler is an upper-crust socialite who bullies her reporter husband into conforming to her highfalutin ways. The husband chafes at the confinement of high society, though, and yearns for a creative outlet. He decides to write a play and collaborates with a fellow reporter.
Men in Her LifeMen in Her Life · 1931
Men in Her Life
★ 6.11931
MovieDrama
A wealthy ex-bootlegger comes to the rescue of a formerly rich society girl after her gold-digging fiancé leaves her stranded when he finds out she's broke. The bootlegger proposes a deal: he will settle her debts if she teaches him how to be "a gentleman".
Ten Cents a DanceTen Cents a Dance · 1931
Ten Cents a Dance
★ 6.71931
MovieDramaRomance
A taxi dancer with a jealous husband finds herself falling for a wealthy client.

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