Writing

Dwight Taylor

Born January 1, 1903 · New York City, New York, USA

Died December 31, 1986 · aged 83

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Dwight Oliver Taylor (January 1, 1903, New York City, New York – December 31, 1986, Woodland Hills, California) was an American author, playwright, and film/television screenwriter. Dwight Taylor was the son of actress Laurette Taylor and her husband, Charles A. Taylor. Dwight Taylor attended Lawrenceville School in Lawrence Township, New Jersey where he beg…

Known For

Pickup on South StreetPickup on South Street · 1953
Pickup on South Street
★ 7.41953
MovieThrillerCrime
In New York City, an insolent pickpocket, Skip McCoy, inadvertently sets off a chain of events when he targets ex-prostitute Candy and steals her wallet. Unaware that she has been making deliveries of highly classified information to the communists, Candy, who has been trailed by FBI agents for months in hopes of nabbing the spy ringleader, is sent by her ex-boyfriend, Joey, to find Skip and retrieve the valuable microfilm he now holds.
Boy on a DolphinBoy on a Dolphin · 1957
Boy on a Dolphin
★ 5.81957
MovieAdventureRomance
Phaedra is a poor sponge diver on the lovely Greek isle of Hydra. While diving, she discovers an ancient brass and gold statue of a boy riding a dolphin, which is said to have the magical power to grant wishes. Her shiftless boyfriend wants to sell it to an unscrupulous art collector, but Phaedra wants to give it to anthropologist Jim Calder, who would return it to the Greek government.
Top HatTop Hat · 1935
Top Hat
★ 7.21935
MovieMusicComedy
Showman Jerry Travers is working for producer Horace Hardwick in London. Jerry demonstrates his new dance steps late one night in Horace's hotel room, much to the annoyance of sleeping Dale Tremont below. She goes upstairs to complain and the two are immediately attracted to each other. Complications arise when Dale mistakes Jerry for Horace.
The Gay DivorceeThe Gay Divorcee · 1934
The Gay Divorcee
★ 6.91934
MovieComedyRomance
Seeking a divorce from her absentee husband, Mimi Glossop travels to an English seaside resort. There she falls in love with dancer Guy Holden, whom she later mistakes for the corespondent her lawyer hired.
ConflictConflict · 1945
Conflict
★ 6.71945
MovieThriller
Unhappily married Richard Mason concocts a meticulous scheme to kill his shrewish wife so that he'll be free to marry her sister.
We're Not Married!We're Not Married! · 1952
We're Not Married!
★ 6.01952
MovieComedyRomance
A Justice of the Peace performed weddings a few days before his license was valid. A few years later five couples learn they have never been legally married.
The Thin Man Goes HomeThe Thin Man Goes Home · 1944
The Thin Man Goes Home
★ 7.11944
MovieComedyMystery
Hoping for a peaceful visit with his parents in the small town of Sycamore Springs, Nick Charles and his wife Nora soon find themselves surrounded by old rivalries, family tensions, and a mysterious murder. Nick’s father, a respected retired doctor, would much rather see his son give up detective work, but a suspicious shooting quickly draws Nick back into action. As Nick and Nora investigate, they uncover jealousy, deception, hidden motives, and a dangerous secret involving the town’s prominent citizens.
VickiVicki · 1953
Vicki
★ 5.51953
MovieCrimeDrama
A supermodel gets murdered. While investigating the case the story of a waitress turned glamor girl is revealed.

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