Writing

Edward Chodorov

Born April 17, 1904 · New York City, New York, USA

Died October 9, 1988 · aged 84

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edward Chodorov (April 17, 1904 – October 9, 1988), was a Broadway playwright, and the writer or producer of over 50 motion pictures. Chodorov was blacklisted in 1953 by Hollywood studios for his failure to cooperate with the House Committee on Un-American Activities. He was identified as a Communist Party member by Jerome Robbins.

Known For

UndercurrentUndercurrent · 1946
Undercurrent
5.91946
MovieDramaThriller
After a rapid engagement, a dowdy daughter of a chemist weds an industrialist, knowing little of his family or past. He transforms her into an elegant society wife, but becomes enraged whenever she asks about Michael, his mysterious long-lost brother.
MacaoMacao · 1952
Macao
6.31952
MovieAdventureDrama
Nick Cochran, an American in exile in Macao, has a chance to restore his name by helping capture an international crime lord. Undercover, can he mislead the bad guys and still woo the attractive singer/petty crook, Julie Benson?
In CalienteIn Caliente · 1935
In Caliente
6.71935
MovieComedyMusic
At a Mexican resort, a fast-talking magazine editor woos the dancer he's trashed in print.
Convention CityConvention City · 1933
Convention City
4.21933
MovieComedy
Extra-marital fun and games at a convention of the Honeywell Rubber Company in Atlantic City. President J.B. Honeywell is to choose a new company sales manager. T.R. Kent and George Ellerbe are two salesmen who both want the job. However, they both get into trouble: T.R. is discredited when jealous saleswoman, Arlene Dale, interferes with his attempted seduction of Honeywell's daughter, Claire, and George attempts to seduce Nancy Lorraine. The position of sales manager is bestowed upon a drunken employee as a bribe after he catches J.B. about to visit "Daisy La Rue, Exterminator." Considered a lost film.
DevotionDevotion · 1946
Devotion
5.91946
MovieDrama
In Victorian England, literary siblings Emily and Charlotte Brontë vie for the affection of the Rev. Arthur Nicholls. Along with their sister Anne, Emily and Charlotte also try to help their tormented brother Branwell, a gifted artist whose life is being destroyed by alcohol.
Road HouseRoad House · 1948
Road House
6.71948
MovieThrillerDrama
A night club owner becomes infatuated with a torch singer and frames his best friend/manager for embezzlement when the chanteuse falls in love with him.
Kind LadyKind Lady · 1951
Kind Lady
7.01951
MovieCrimeThriller
Mary Herries has a passion for art and fine furniture. Even though she is getting on in years, she enjoys being around these priceless articles. One day she meets a strange young painter named Elcott, who uses his painting skill to enter into her life. Little does she expect that his only interest in Mary is to covet everything she has.
The World ChangesThe World Changes · 1933
The World Changes
4.81933
MovieDrama
Generational saga tracing the events in the lives of the midwest pioneering Nordholm family, as seen through the eyes of businessman Orin Nordholm Jr., who ages from a youth to an elderly grandfather.

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