Writing

Don Marquis

Born July 29, 1878 · Illinois, USA

Died December 29, 1937 · aged 59

No biography available.

Known For

SkippySkippy · 1931
Skippy
6.11931
MovieDramaFamily
Skippy, the mischievous son of a wealthy doctor, meets Sooky in poverty-ridden Shantytown, and together they try to save Sooky's pet from a cruel dogcatcher.
The Good Old SoakThe Good Old Soak · 1937
The Good Old Soak
9.01937
MovieDrama
A small town drunk beats a teetotal banker guilty of a shady transaction.
The Sports PagesThe Sports Pages · 2001
The Sports Pages
6.32001
MovieComedyDrama
Dr. Lionel Waddems, a golf fanatic. is put on trial for killing his golf partner. The movie follows the trial in the news and features interviews by people who knew the men. It is based on 2 short stories "How Doc Waddems Finally Broke 100" and "The Heidi Bowl".
Blood TestBlood Test · 1923
Blood Test
10.01923
MovieWestern
An outlaw decides to hang up his guns and lead the "straight" life. His foster son falls for the daughter of a wealthy estate owner. The crooked manager of the estate wants the girl for himself--so he can control the estate when the father dies--and tells the father that the boy is an outlaw's son.
Shinbone AlleyShinbone Alley · 1970
Shinbone Alley
6.41970
MovieAnimationMusic
Suicidal poet Archy tries to end his life by jumping off a bridge, but awakens to find he has assumed the life of a cockroach and has become a part of a community of creatures living in a newspaper office. He also discovers that he can still write poetry, using a typewriter, and begins to enjoy his new life. Archy develops deep feelings for the lovely but self-destructive cat Mehitabel, but will have to fight to win her from bad-boy tomcat Bill.
The Old SoakThe Old Soak · 1926
The Old Soak
8.01926
MovieCrimeDrama
To the distress of his family, Clem Hawley, retired from his garage business, spends his time and money in the company of Al, the local bootlegger.
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock Presents · 1955
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.81955
SeriesMysteryDrama
A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

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