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Ben Markson
Born August 6, 1897 · Creston, Iowa, USA
Died October 20, 1971 · aged 74
No biography available.
Known For
Gold Diggers of 1933 · 1933Gold Diggers of 1933
★ 7.21933
MovieComedyDrama
When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.
Edge of Eternity · 1959Edge of Eternity
★ 6.71959
MovieThrillerCrime
Helped by socialite Janice Kendon and barkeeper Scott O'Brien, Arizona deputy sheriff Les Martin works to solve three brutal murders in and around the Grand Canyon. His efforts leads to the killer fleeing with Janice as a hostage and a chase by car and helicopter lead to a climax on a miner's bucket on cables a mile above the canyon floor.
Woman-Wise · 1937Woman-Wise
★ 9.01937
MovieCrimeDrama
A crusading sportswriter exposes racketeers involved in paying off fighters to throw their matches.
The Great Mr. Nobody · 1941The Great Mr. Nobody
★ 6.01941
MovieRomanceComedy
A publicity man promotes his newspaper, but finds his boss always steals the credit.
Danger – Love at Work · 1937Danger – Love at Work
★ 7.01937
MovieComedyRomance
A New York City lawyer finds himself falling in love with the daughter of a screwball South Carolina family.
Lady Killer · 1933Lady Killer
★ 6.91933
MovieComedyCrime
An ex-gang member tries to resist his old cohorts' criminal influence after he suddenly becomes a Hollywood movie star.
The Case of the Howling Dog · 1934The Case of the Howling Dog
★ 6.31934
MovieCrimeMystery
A very nervous man named Cartwright comes into Perry's office to have the neighbor arrested for his howling dog. He states that the howling is a sign that there is a death in the neighborhood. He also wants a will written giving his estate to the lady living at the neighbors house. It is all very mysterious and by the next day, his will is changed and Cartwright is missing, as is the lady of the house next door. Perry has a will and a retainer and must find out whether he has a client or a beneficiary.
Picture Snatcher · 1933Picture Snatcher
★ 6.91933
MovieComedyCrime
An ex-con uses his street smarts to become a successful photojournalist.
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