Writing

Gordon Kahn

No biography available.

Known For

WhiplashWhiplash · 1948
Whiplash
★ 5.01948
MovieDrama
An artist follows a woman from California to New York, where he boxes for her mobster husband.
The Death KissThe Death Kiss · 1932
The Death Kiss
★ 5.21932
MovieMysteryComedy
When a movie actor is shot and killed during production, the true feelings about the actor begin to surface. As the studio heads worry about negative publicity, one of the writers tags along as the killing is investigated and clues begin to surface.
The Crosby CaseThe Crosby Case · 1934
The Crosby Case
★ 5.01934
MovieCrimeMystery
Former lovers get together to clear themselves when the police suspect them of murder.
RuthlessRuthless · 1948
Ruthless
★ 5.71948
MovieDramaThriller
Horace Vendig always gets what he wants. Even as a poor youth, he charmed his way into high society by getting the father of his friend, Martha, to foot the bill for his Harvard education. When Vic, another childhood pal, is invited to Horace's mansion for a party, he brings along Mallory Flagg, who happens to bear a striking resemblance to Martha. As Vic and Horace reunite, old resentments rise to the surface.
Blonde AlibiBlonde Alibi · 1946
Blonde Alibi
★ 4.81946
MovieActionComedy
Soon after a young woman breaks off her engagement to a doctor, the doctor is found murdered. Suspicion falls on his ex-fiancé and a pilot with a checkered past.
Song of NevadaSong of Nevada · 1944
Song of Nevada
★ 6.31944
MovieWestern
When John Barrabbee's plane makes an emergency landing, he wanders off and joins Roy's cattle drive. Later he learns he was killed when his plane resumed its flight and crashed. He also learns his daughter is going to sell his ranch and marry a man he dislikes. So he gives Roy a job on the ranch and sends him off to see if he can prevent both of these events while he remains in hiding. Written by Maurice VanAuken Western girl moves east and influenced badly by her snobby fiance. She returns to sell her deceased father's ranch. The father isn't really dead, though; he's hoping that his friend Roy can restore the girl's western values. Songs include "New Moon Over Nevada," "A Cowboy has to Yodel in the Morning," and "The Harum Scarum Baron of the Harmonium." Written by Ed Stephan
A Yank on the Burma RoadA Yank on the Burma Road · 1942
A Yank on the Burma Road
★ 5.71942
MovieDramaWar
A celebrated New York cabbie is pressed into service for a perilous journey through World War II China.
Cowboy and the SenoritaCowboy and the Senorita · 1944
Cowboy and the Senorita
★ 5.81944
MovieWestern
Chip has inherited a supposedly worthless gold mine from her father and Craig Allen is about to buy it. Roy suspects the mine may be valuable and using a clue left by Chip's father, investigates. He finds the hidden shaft that contains the gold and with the posse chasing him on a trumped up robbery charge, races to town with ore samples hoping to get there before the ownership is transferred.

Filmography

Sort
Song of NevadaSong of Nevada · 1944
Song of Nevada
★ 6.31944
MovieWestern
When John Barrabbee's plane makes an emergency landing, he wanders off and joins Roy's cattle drive. Later he learns he was killed when his plane resumed its flight and crashed. He also learns his daughter is going to sell his ranch and marry a man he dislikes. So he gives Roy a job on the ranch and sends him off to see if he can prevent both of these events while he remains in hiding. Written by Maurice VanAuken Western girl moves east and influenced badly by her snobby fiance. She returns to sell her deceased father's ranch. The father isn't really dead, though; he's hoping that his friend Roy can restore the girl's western values. Songs include "New Moon Over Nevada," "A Cowboy has to Yodel in the Morning," and "The Harum Scarum Baron of the Harmonium." Written by Ed Stephan

Screenplay

X Marks the SpotX Marks the Spot · 1931
X Marks the Spot
★ 6.51931
MovieCrimeDrama
The story begins in 1923 where after an accident, a newspaper reporter needs to raise $5,000 to pay for an operation, otherwise his young sister will be crippled for life. The desperate reporter is finally able to get the cash from a shady acquaintance, Riggs. Eight years later in New York, circumstances conspire to place the reporter as the number one suspect in the murder of a showgirl. With no witness or alibi, the reporter devises a plan to smoke out the real culprit. A meeting is arranged under the cover of night and to the surprise of both men, the murderer is Riggs. Out of gratitude for past generosity to his sister, the reporter agrees not to expose Riggs, however unwittingly leads the police to him! Riggs is found guilty, and a dramatic scene in the courthouse ensues.

Story