Writing

John Francis Larkin

Born November 30, 1901 · New York, New York

Died January 6, 1965 · aged 63

No biography available.

Known For

She Had to Say YesShe Had to Say Yes · 1933
She Had to Say Yes
★ 5.71933
MovieDrama
Florence Denny is Tommy Nelson's girlfriend and secretary at a clothing manufacturer during the Great Depression. In order to boost sales they have been using professional female entertainers to keep their clients very happy, but the clients are getting bored of them. Tommy convinces management to replace the professionals with "volunteers" from the pool of stenographers. Inevitably some clients expectations are greater than their "dates", boyfriends become unhappy, and the "voluntary" duty becomes less so over time. At first, Tommy prevents Florence from being a volunteer, but eventually the prospect of a bonus becomes too great and he encourages her to volunteer. Afterwards, Tommy considers Florence a loose woman.
Castle in the DesertCastle in the Desert · 1942
Castle in the Desert
★ 7.11942
MovieCrimeMystery
Charlie Chan, with son Jimmy on a week's pass from the Army, takes up a request for help at a castle-home, miles from anywhere in the American desert south-west and inhabited by an eccentric, reclusive historian and his wife, a descendant of Lucrezia Borgia. Once there, he finds the request's legitimacy denied by all who are present, but still necessary as one houseguest has already been murdered, the other guests are at each other's throat, and the Borgia-related chatelain is suspected...
The Dolly SistersThe Dolly Sisters · 1945
The Dolly Sisters
★ 5.71945
MovieRomanceDrama
Two sisters from Hungary become famous entertainers in the early 1900s. Fictionalized biography with lots of songs.
The Man in the TrunkThe Man in the Trunk · 1942
The Man in the Trunk
★ 9.01942
MovieCrimeComedy
The ghost of a murdered man returns to Earth to help a young couple find his killer.
Secret Agent of JapanSecret Agent of Japan · 1942
Secret Agent of Japan
★ 5.51942
MovieThrillerMystery
World War II espionage drama, starring Preston Foster and Lynn Bari.
Mind Your Own BusinessMind Your Own Business · 1936
Mind Your Own Business
★ 10.01936
MovieComedy
Nature reporter Orville Shanks retreats to the woods for material for his "Our Wild Friends" column and to volunteer for his favorite cause, the Boy Scouts. When Orville's editor, Crane, orders him to spice up his column, Orville's wife Melba writes a gossip column using animals as metaphors for people. Crane loves Melba's article and gives Orville a raise, and the column becomes a hit.
Society GirlSociety Girl · 1932
Society Girl
★ 7.51932
MovieDrama
Johnny is training for a championship fight. Judy distracts him, so his manager Briscoe walks out on him. Then so does Judy.
The Lone Wolf Meets a LadyThe Lone Wolf Meets a Lady · 1940
The Lone Wolf Meets a Lady
★ 6.41940
MovieMysteryComedy
A hardworking secretary for a rich woman finds herself engaged to the woman's son and accused of a murder she didn't commit.

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