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Lawrence Kimble
Born September 21, 1904 · Bakersfield, California, USA
Died September 3, 1977 · aged 72
On September 21, 1904, Kimble was born in Bakersfield, California, one of five children born to Sarah Elizabeth Stanley and Arthur William Kimble. Beginning in 1924, Kimble worked for several years as a reporter with The Bakersfield Californian before making his screenwriting debut in 1936 with All American Chump. He was a charter member of the Screen Writers Guild.
Known For
It All Came True · 1940It All Came True
★ 5.81940
MovieComedyCrime
After crooked nightclub owner murders a police informant, he blackmails his piano player to allow him to stay at his eccentric mother's boarding house.
Two of a Kind · 1951Two of a Kind
★ 6.81951
MovieCrimeThriller
A con woman and a lawyer get a carnival grifter to pose as an elderly rich couple's long-lost son.
Cover Up · 1949Cover Up
★ 6.41949
MovieMystery
Insurance investigator Sam Donovan is looking into the apparent suicide of a man in a small Midwestern town. All clues leads him into suspecting murder. Unfortunately, no one wants to assist him with the case, including Sheriff Larry Best.
The Truth About Murder · 1946The Truth About Murder
★ 5.01946
MovieMystery
A young attorney (Bonita Granville) is convinced a murder suspect is innocent in the killing of his wife.
I, Jane Doe · 1948I, Jane Doe
★ 6.41948
MovieCrime
While stationed in France during World War II, an American fighter pilot marries a French girl but leaves her behind when he returns to the U.S. The French woman follows him to America only to discover he’s already married to a successful lawyer.
The Flame · 1947The Flame
★ 5.81947
MovieDramaCrime
George McAllister, the black sheep of a wealthy family who has squandered his share of the family inheritance, lives in constant jealousy, hatred and resentment of his half-brother Barry, who has been supporting him. George gets his girlfriend, Carlotta Duval, a job as Barry's nurse, with the idea being to marry him, kill him, and inherit his money—and marrying George.
Mystery in Mexico · 1948Mystery in Mexico
★ 6.01948
MovieCrimeMystery
Insurance detective Steve Hastings is sent by his company to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent. His first lead is the agent's fetching sister, Victoria, whom he trails to Mexico City. After charming his way into her confidence, Steve helps Vicki unravel the mystery.
Submarine D-1 · 1937Submarine D-1
★ 5.01937
MovieActionDrama
Butch Rogers and Sock McGillis are old submarine hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer. At sea and underwater, however, our two heroes are inseparable.
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