Writing
Edgar Allan Woolf
Born April 25, 1881 · New York City, New York, USA
Died December 9, 1943 · aged 62
Edgar Allan Woolf (25 April 1881 – 9 December 1943) was a lyricist, playwright, and screenwriter. He is best known as the co-author of the script for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.
Known For
The Wizard of Oz · 1939The Wizard of Oz
★ 7.61939
MovieAdventureFantasy
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Grand Hotel · 1932Grand Hotel
★ 7.01932
MovieDramaRomance
Guests at a posh Berlin hotel struggle through worry, scandal, and heartache.
The Mask of Fu Manchu · 1932The Mask of Fu Manchu
★ 5.41932
MovieAdventureHorror
The villainous Dr. Fu Manchu races against a team of Englishmen to find the tomb of Ghengis Khan, because he wants to use the relics to cause an uprising in the East to wipe out the white race.
Babes in Arms · 1939Babes in Arms
★ 6.41939
MovieComedyMusic
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
Moonlight Murder · 1936Moonlight Murder
★ 4.81936
MovieMysteryComedy
An escaped lunatic, a mysterious swami, and various lovers all have designs on a famous opera singer.
Broadway to Hollywood · 1933Broadway to Hollywood
★ 5.01933
MovieMusicDrama
In this through-the-years saga about a show business family, the fame of husband and wife vaudeville headliners of the 1880s is eclipsed by their son.
The Ice Follies of 1939 · 1939The Ice Follies of 1939
★ 5.61939
MovieMusicDrama
Mary and Larry are are a modestly successful skating team. Shortly after their marriage, Mary gets a picture contract, while Larry is sitting at home, out of work.
The Night Is Young · 1935The Night Is Young
★ 6.01935
MovieRomanceDrama
Young Austrian Archduke Paul "Gustl" Gustave is in an arranged engagement but his uncle, the emperor, decides to let Gustl carry on a fling with ballet dancer Lisl Gluck.
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