Edwin Justus Mayer

Writing

Edwin Justus Mayer

Born November 8, 1896 · New York, New York

Died September 11, 1960 · aged 63

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Edwin Justus Mayer (8 November 1896 – 11 September 1960) was an American screenwriter. He wrote or co-wrote the screenplays for 47 films between 1927 and 1958. He was born and died in New York, New York. He is the grandfather of film director Daisy von Scherler Mayer. Edwin Justus Mayer worked on many screenplays. But he is famous today for working with Er…

Known For

To Be or Not to BeTo Be or Not to Be · 1942
To Be or Not to Be
★ 7.81942
MovieComedyWar
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
The BuccaneerThe Buccaneer · 1958
The Buccaneer
★ 6.51958
MovieAdventureDrama
During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.
The Song of SongsThe Song of Songs · 1933
The Song of Songs
★ 6.11933
MovieDramaRomance
After her father dies, Lily moves to the city to live with her strict aunt. During the day Lily works in her aunt's bookstore, and at night she sneaks across the street to model for Richard, a sculptor with whom she falls in love. A patron of Richard's, Baron von Merzbach, develops an interest in Lily that may not be with the best of intentions.
Peter IbbetsonPeter Ibbetson · 1935
Peter Ibbetson
★ 7.01935
MovieDramaFantasy
When his mother dies, young Peter Ibbetson leaves Paris and his best friend, Mary, behind to live with a severe uncle in England. Years later, Peter is an architect with little time for women, until he begins a project with the Duke and Duchess of Towers. When Peter and the duchess become great friends, she reveals that she is Mary — but the duke soon suspects his wife of infidelity and challenges Peter to a duel, threatening the pair's second chance.
DesireDesire · 1936
Desire
★ 7.01936
MovieRomanceCrime
Madeleine steals a string of pearls in Paris and uses American engineer Tom, who is driving on his vacation to Spain, to get the pearls out of France. But getting the pearls back from him proves to be difficult without falling in love.
Tonight Is OursTonight Is Ours · 1933
Tonight Is Ours
★ 10.01933
MovieRomanceDrama
A princess is torn between her royal obligations and her love for a handsome Frenchman.
A Royal ScandalA Royal Scandal · 1945
A Royal Scandal
★ 6.91945
MovieComedyHistory
Catherine the Great falls in love with an army officer who is plotting against her.
Cheri-BibiCheri-Bibi · 1931
Cheri-Bibi
★ 10.01931
MovieThrillerDrama
Spanish Version of MGM's "The Phantom of Paris". Chéri-Bibi is a world class escape artist, but he cannot escape the false murder charge that is placed on him.

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