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

Corvette K-225Corvette K-225 · 1943
Corvette K-225
★ 6.21943
MovieDramaWar
The story of a Canadian WWII naval vessel, with a dramatic subplot concerning her first captain.
The HuckstersThe Hucksters · 1947
The Hucksters
★ 7.01947
MovieDramaRomance
A World War II veteran wants to return to advertising on his own terms, but finds it difficult to be successful and maintain his integrity.
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.
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.
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?
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.
The Mayor of HellThe Mayor of Hell · 1933
The Mayor of Hell
★ 7.11933
MovieCrimeDrama
Members of a teenage gang are sent to the State Reformatory, presided over by the callous Thompson. Soon Patsy Gargan, a former gangster appointed Deputy Commissioner, arrives and takes over the administration to run the place on radical principles. Thompson needs a quick way to discredit him.
Tell No TalesTell No Tales · 1939
Tell No Tales
★ 5.41939
MovieCrimeMystery
A newspaper editor turns a kidnapping into the banner headlines and exclusive story that could save his publication.

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