Writing

A.P. Younger

Born September 25, 1890 · Sacramento - California - USA

Died November 29, 1931 · aged 41

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A.P. Younger; born Andrew Percy Younger (September 25, 1890 – November 29, 1931) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 60 films between 1919 and 1931. He was born in Sacramento, California and committed suicide on November 29, 1931, in Hollywood, California.

Known For

DriftingDrifting · 1923
Drifting
7.01923
MovieDrama
In Shanghai, an American girl who helps run an opium ring meets an American agent disguised as a mining engineer. The two fall in love, and she has to determine where her loyalties lie.
SwellheadSwellhead · 1930
Swellhead
9.01930
MovieDramaRomance
A young fighter, Bill Hickey, achieves success through the help and support of his friends and, once he does, he gets a big case of 'swellhead.' And then he loses his friends, loses his girl-friend, loses his confidence and is all set-up to lose his title.
Desperate YouthDesperate Youth · 1921
Desperate Youth
8.01921
MovieAdventureDrama
Will the orphan girl win her hero in spite of scheming relatives who seek to keep her in the background?
Pleasure MadPleasure Mad · 1923
Pleasure Mad
8.01923
MovieDrama
Forbidden HoursForbidden Hours · 1928
Forbidden Hours
7.01928
MovieDramaRomance
Set in the fictitious European kingdom of Balanca, Prince Michael IV is being coerced, by his advisers, to marry a young woman of royal blood. However, he has fallen for a peasant.
The KissThe Kiss · 1921
The Kiss
10.01921
Movie
At the harvest fiesta, Don Luis Baldarama, owner of one of California's great ranchos, expects to announce the betrothal of his son, Audre, to Isabella Chavez, the daughter of a neighboring don named Miguel Chavez. However, Audre plans to elope with Erolinda Vargas, the daughter of the ranch superintendent. When Audre confesses to Isabella that he loves another, she joyfully admits that she loves someone else, also. Audre and Erolina slip away during a feast and meet at a cabin, but they are surprised by Selistino Vargas, who, believing that his daughter has been dishonored, shoots Audre.
College DaysCollege Days · 1926
College Days
10.01926
MovieComedyRomance
Jim Gordon, the son of a proud and loving father, enters the University of California as a student. There he meets Mary Ward, a campus coed who captures his heart on the first day. He becomes close friends with Larry Powell, his roommate, but incurs the wrath of Kenneth Slade, who is unable to take a practical joke. Jim and Larry attend a campus dance with Bessie and Phyllis, two vamps, and through a series of romantic complications Jim tries to convince Mary of his love for her.
Slide, Kelly, SlideSlide, Kelly, Slide · 1927
Slide, Kelly, Slide
8.01927
MovieComedy
A minor league pitcher lets pride get the better of him after he joins the New York Yankees.

Filmography

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Morals for MenMorals for Men · 1925
Morals for Men
9.01925
MovieDrama
Joe (Tearle) and Bessie (Ayres), living in sin and just scraping by. Bessie thinks Joe has stolen their meagre savings, so she leaves him and becomes a manicurist eventually marrying a wealthy man who turns out to be stingy and cruel. Joe saves heiress Marion (Mills) from drowning, makes good as a civil engineer and eventually marries her. Joe and Bessie meet again by chance and Joe, in helping her to keep her secret, incurs Marion's jealousy. Bessie, extorted by a former acquaintance in desperation, decides to tell everything to her husband. However, to aid Joe she accuses Wallace (Miljan), with whom Marion is preparing to go away. Finally, Joe and Marion are reconciled, but Bessie learns that the world never forgives a woman who sins even when she has reformed.

Screenplay