Writing

Andrew Solt

Born June 7, 1916 · Budapest, Austria-Hungary [now Hungary]

Died November 4, 1990 · aged 74

Among Mr. Solt's credits was "In a Lonely Place," a much-praised 1950 film noir directed by Nicholas Ray. It centered on a cynical screenwriter (Humphrey Bogart) who eludes a murder charge but loses his lover (Gloria Grahame) through his violent temper. The script was hailed as "almost as flinty as the actor himself" in The New York Times by Thomas M. Pryor, who wrote that "because Mr. Solt did n…

Known For

Little Women

Little Women · 1949

MovieRomanceDrama

Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.

In a Lonely Place

In a Lonely Place · 1950

In a Lonely Place

MovieThrillerDrama

A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.

The Lusty Men

The Lusty Men · 1952

MovieDramaWestern

Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.

Whirlpool

Whirlpool · 1950

MovieThrillerCrime

The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc · 1948

MovieDramaHistory

In the 15th Century, France is a defeated and ruined nation after the One Hundred Years War against England. The fourteen-year-old farm girl Joan of Arc claims to hear voices from Heaven asking her to lead God's Army against Orleans and crowning the weak Dauphin Charles VII as King of France. Joan gathers the people with her faith, forms an army, and conquers Orleans.

Without Reservations

Without Reservations · 1946

Without Reservations

MovieComedyRomance

Kit Madden is traveling to Hollywood, where her best-selling novel is to be filmed. Aboard the train, she encounters Marines Rusty and Dink, who don't know she is the author of the famous book, and who don't think much of the ideas it proposes. She and Rusty are greatly attracted, but she doesn't know how to deal with his disdain for the book's author.

The Family Secret

The Family Secret · 1951

The Family Secret

MovieCrimeDrama

When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.

Thunder on the Hill

Thunder on the Hill · 1951

Thunder on the Hill

MovieDramaMystery

Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad weather. She is slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent so Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the real killer to justice.

Filmography

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Little Women

Little Women · 1949

MovieRomanceDrama

Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Screenplay

In a Lonely Place

In a Lonely Place · 1950

In a Lonely Place

MovieThrillerDrama

A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.

Screenplay

The Lusty Men

The Lusty Men · 1952

MovieDramaWestern

Retired rodeo champion Jeff McCloud agrees to mentor novice rodeo contestant Wes Merritt against the wishes of Merritt's wife who fears the dangers of this rough sport.

Writer

Whirlpool

Whirlpool · 1950

MovieThrillerCrime

The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.

Screenplay

Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc · 1948

MovieDramaHistory

In the 15th Century, France is a defeated and ruined nation after the One Hundred Years War against England. The fourteen-year-old farm girl Joan of Arc claims to hear voices from Heaven asking her to lead God's Army against Orleans and crowning the weak Dauphin Charles VII as King of France. Joan gathers the people with her faith, forms an army, and conquers Orleans.

Screenplay

Without Reservations

Without Reservations · 1946

Without Reservations

MovieComedyRomance

Kit Madden is traveling to Hollywood, where her best-selling novel is to be filmed. Aboard the train, she encounters Marines Rusty and Dink, who don't know she is the author of the famous book, and who don't think much of the ideas it proposes. She and Rusty are greatly attracted, but she doesn't know how to deal with his disdain for the book's author.

Screenplay

The Family Secret

The Family Secret · 1951

The Family Secret

MovieCrimeDrama

When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.

Screenplay

Thunder on the Hill

Thunder on the Hill · 1951

Thunder on the Hill

MovieDramaMystery

Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad weather. She is slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent so Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the real killer to justice.

Screenplay

The Jolson Story

The Jolson Story · 1946

The Jolson Story

MovieDramaMusic

At the turn of the 20th century, young Asa Yoelson decides to go against the wishes of his cantor father and pursue a career in show business. Gradually working his way up through the vaudeville ranks, Asa — now calling himself Al Jolson — joins a blackface minstrel troupe and soon builds a reputation as a consummate performer. But as his career grows in size, so does his ego, resulting in battles in business as well as in his personal life.

Adaptation

Lovely to Look At

Lovely to Look At · 1952

Lovely to Look At

MovieComedyMusic

Broadway producers Tony Naylor, Al Marsh, and Jerry Ralby are having difficulty securing funds for their latest show. Then Al learns he has inherited half of a salon in Paris from his Aunt Roberta. The three men travel to France, where they attempt to stage an extravagant fashion show to revitalize the struggling business, now run by Roberta's nieces, Stephanie and Clarisse.

Additional Dialogue

For the First Time

For the First Time · 1959

For the First Time

MovieRomanceDrama

In this musical, a tempermental opera singer falls in love with a hearing-impaired young woman.

Screenplay

Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits

Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits · 2005

Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits

MovieMusicFamily

15 complete performances that were filmed when these bands played live on The Ed Sullivan Show. Michelle Phillips of The Mamas and Papas narrates between songs and shows still photographs or film clips of these band members as they are interviewed by Ed or others.

Producer

Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back

Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back · 2003

Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back

MovieDocumentaryMusic

In the 60's, the British Invasion sparked a cultural change in rock 'n' roll and America fights back. Hosts Michelle Phillips and Graham Nash chronicle cutting edge performances on The Ed Sullivan Show and interviews from the musicians themselves.

Producer

A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show

A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show · 1992

A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show

MovieDocumentaryMusic

A Christmas collection of performances from various episodes of The Ed Sullivan Show.

Producer

My Kingdom for a Cook

My Kingdom for a Cook · 1943

My Kingdom for a Cook

While visiting Massachusetts, a famous English author faces the wrath of a socialite after stealing her chef.

Screenplay

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents · 1955

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

SeriesMysteryDrama

A television anthology series hosted by Alfred Hitchcock featuring dramas, thrillers, and mysteries.

Teleplay

Wire Service

Wire Service · 1956

Wire Service is an American drama series that aired on ABC as part of its 1956-57 season lineup.

Writer

General Electric Theater

General Electric Theater · 1953

General Electric Theater

SeriesComedyDrama

General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.

Teleplay

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

Elvis Presley: The Searcher · 2018

Elvis Presley: The Searcher

SeriesDocumentary

The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

Executive Producer