Writing

Sylvia Thalberg

Born August 26, 1907 · Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Died April 9, 1988 · aged 80

Sylvia Thalberg (sister of Irving) was an American screenwriter, active during the 1927-1937 span of years.

Known For

ProsperityProsperity · 1932
Prosperity
★ 5.81932
MovieDramaComedy
Longtime friends become feuding mothers-in-law when their children marry.
Now and ForeverNow and Forever · 1934
Now and Forever
★ 6.81934
MovieDrama
Freewheeling wanderer Jerry Day and his beautiful wife Toni are at odds over their lifestyle. Jerry can't accept responsibility, but Toni yearns for a family and a settled life. Then the Days 'rediscover' Jerry's young daughter Pennie, who has been living with his rich deceased wife's family. Pennie appears to be just what Jerry needs to mend his swindling ways and lead a straight life. Then a corruptible influence enters his life.
Remote ControlRemote Control · 1930
Remote Control
★ 5.41930
MovieComedyDrama
A radio announcer gets caught up with a fake clairvoyant and his gang of thieves.
New MoonNew Moon · 1930
New Moon
★ 6.01930
MovieDramaRomance
New Moon is the name of the ship crossing the Caspian Sea. A young Lt. Petroff meets the Princess Tanya and they have a ship board romance. Upon arriving at the port of Krasnov, Petroff learns that Tanya is engaged to the old Governor Brusiloff. Petroff, disillusioned, crashes the ball to talk with Tanya. Found by Brusiloff, they invent a story about her lost bracelet. To reward him, and remove him, Brusiloff sends Petroff to the remote, and deadly, Fort Darvaz. Soon, the big battle against overwhelming odds will begin.
LoversLovers · 1927
Lovers
★ 10.01927
MovieDramaRomance
Young José lives with his guardian, Don Julian, a middle-aged diplomat recently married to young Felicia. Society gossips in Madrid find the situation increasingly scandalous.
When a Feller Needs a FriendWhen a Feller Needs a Friend · 1932
When a Feller Needs a Friend
★ 5.51932
MovieDrama
A lame boy's uncle tries to rescue him from his over-protective parents.
Those Three French GirlsThose Three French Girls · 1930
Those Three French Girls
★ 4.71930
MovieComedy
An addled Englishman's efforts to save three young women from eviction land them all in jail and leads to other adventures and mischief.
Baby MineBaby Mine · 1928
Baby Mine
★ 8.01928
MovieComedy
Remake of the 1917 film of the same name. A young chiropractor is tricked by a tall, homely girl into marriage, but he ducks out the morning after the honeymoon. Months go by and he learns that his bride has become a mother. Obliged to his responsibilities, he returns. however, it's just another ruse, with three borrowed babies and a midget dressed as one standing in for his new children.

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