Writing

John Rathmell

Born June 14, 1891 · Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

Died December 28, 1978 · aged 87

No biography available.

Known For

Sharad of AtlantisSharad of Atlantis · 1936
Sharad of Atlantis
4.41936
MovieActionFantasy
Crash Corrigan, a recent graduate of Annapolis, and Diana, a go-getting reporter, join Professor Norton for a search for the source of a string of earthquakes, Atlantis. They ride Prof. Norton's rocket submarine searching the sea and little Billy Norton, the professor's son stows away, of course. When they find Atlantis they are caught in a war between peaceful Atlanteans, note their white capes, and war-monging Atlanteans, note their black capes. After many harrowing moments for Crash, Diana, Prof. Norton and Billy, they barely get away with their lives when they escape a tower of Atlantis raised to the surface for the sole purpose of dominating or destroying the Earth (Which one depends on the compliance of the upper world dwellers.)
Radio RanchRadio Ranch · 1940
Radio Ranch
5.61940
MovieActionAdventure
Re-edited feature version of serial The Phantom Empire (1935). Singer Gene Autry discovers a race of advanced humans living beneath the earth.
Ladies Crave ExcitementLadies Crave Excitement · 1935
Ladies Crave Excitement
5.71935
MovieDramaAction
Bored rich girl hooks up with news photographer, gets caught up in his adventures.
The Riders of the Whistling SkullThe Riders of the Whistling Skull · 1937
The Riders of the Whistling Skull
5.71937
MovieDramaWestern
When Professor Marsh disappears while searching for the lost city of Lukachukai, his daughter enlists the help of the Three Mesquiteers.
Ghost Town GoldGhost Town Gold · 1936
Ghost Town Gold
5.71936
MovieWestern
The three Mesquiteers try to recover the gold stolen by a gang in its effort to ruin the banker/mayor who ordered them to leave town.
Bullets for RustlersBullets for Rustlers · 1940
Bullets for Rustlers
7.01940
MovieWesternCrime
Steve Beaumont, an operative for the Cattleman's Protective Association, is assigned the difficult task of breaking up a murderous gang of rustlers led by Ed Brock and Strang. He takes Sheriff Webb, Judge Baxter, and rancher Ann Houston into his confidence, and works his way into the rustler stronghold and confidence by "turning rustler" himself.
ConfidentialConfidential · 1935
Confidential
6.31935
MovieCrimeDrama
A Treasury agent gains the trust of a mob gunman while working under cover to smash a crime syndicate.
Underground RustlersUnderground Rustlers · 1941
Underground Rustlers
6.51941
MovieWestern
Gold stages are being held up in the far west at a time when the U.S. government needs bullion, just before the famed "Black Friday" attempt to corner the gold market.

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Sharad of AtlantisSharad of Atlantis · 1936
Sharad of Atlantis
4.41936
MovieActionFantasy
Crash Corrigan, a recent graduate of Annapolis, and Diana, a go-getting reporter, join Professor Norton for a search for the source of a string of earthquakes, Atlantis. They ride Prof. Norton's rocket submarine searching the sea and little Billy Norton, the professor's son stows away, of course. When they find Atlantis they are caught in a war between peaceful Atlanteans, note their white capes, and war-monging Atlanteans, note their black capes. After many harrowing moments for Crash, Diana, Prof. Norton and Billy, they barely get away with their lives when they escape a tower of Atlantis raised to the surface for the sole purpose of dominating or destroying the Earth (Which one depends on the compliance of the upper world dwellers.)

Screenplay

Fighting MadFighting Mad · 1939
Fighting Mad
4.51939
MovieActionAdventure
Ann Fenwick is a witness to a bank robbery in the U.S. and the bandits, led by Trigger and Leon capture her and when she disappears, a warrant is issued for her arrest as a material witness. The bank robbers flee across the border into Canada where they steal a trailer in which they lock Ann and the loot. The hitch breaks and the trailer plunges into a lake. Sergeant Renfrew and Constable Kelly, of the Canadian Mounties, rescue Ann and she tells them she is a hitch-hiking tourist and gives a false name. Renfrew sends Kelly for aid, Ann escapes and Kelly returns with the news that she is wanted. The leader of the gang, Cardigan, sends the gang back for Ann and the loot, which Ann has hidden in a trappers cabin, just before Trigger recaptures her. Renfrew goes to her rescue, but is also captured. But reliable Constable Kelly is somewhere in the woods.

Screenplay