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 WomenLittle Women · 1949
Little Women
★ 7.41949
MovieRomanceDrama
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
In a Lonely PlaceIn a Lonely Place · 1950
In a Lonely Place
★ 7.61950
MovieThrillerDrama
A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool · 1950
Whirlpool
★ 6.41950
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.
Thunder on the HillThunder on the Hill · 1951
Thunder on the Hill
★ 6.41951
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.
Joan of ArcJoan of Arc · 1948
Joan of Arc
★ 6.21948
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 ReservationsWithout Reservations · 1946
Without Reservations
★ 6.31946
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.
Lovely to Look AtLovely to Look At · 1952
Lovely to Look At
★ 5.61952
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.
The Lusty MenThe Lusty Men · 1952
The Lusty Men
★ 6.71952
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.

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