Norman Panama

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Norman Panama

Born April 21, 1914 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died January 13, 2003 · aged 88

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Norman Panama (April 21, 1914 – January 13, 2003) was an American screenwriter and film director born in Chicago, Illinois. He collaborated with a former school friend, Melvin Frank, to form a writing partnership which endured for three decades. He also wrote gags for comedians such as Bob Hope's radio program and for Groucho Marx. The most famous films Pana…

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Are We Done Yet?Are We Done Yet? · 2007
Are We Done Yet?
★ 5.82007
MovieFamilyComedy
Newlyweds Nick and Suzanne decide to move to the suburbs to provide a better life for their two kids. But their idea of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor with a bizarre approach to business.
The Court JesterThe Court Jester · 1955
The Court Jester
★ 7.31955
MovieMusicAdventure
A hapless carnival performer masquerades as the court jester as part of a plot against a usurper who has overthrown the rightful king of England.
White ChristmasWhite Christmas · 1954
White Christmas
★ 7.21954
MovieComedyMusic
Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful Haynes sisters who comprise a sister act.
The Princess and the PirateThe Princess and the Pirate · 1944
The Princess and the Pirate
★ 6.91944
MovieComedyAdventure
Princess Margaret is travelling incognito to elope with her true love instead of marrying the man her father has betrothed her to. On the high seas, her ship is attacked by pirates who know her identity and plan to kidnap her and hold her for a king's ransom.
The TrapThe Trap · 1959
The Trap
★ 6.91959
MovieCrimeThriller
Lawyer Ralph Anderson arrives in Tula, an amazingly remote town in the desert, as reluctant emissary of mob chief Victor Massonetti, who wants the airstrip clear for his unofficial exit from the country. Ralph's arrival has a profound effect on his estranged father, the sheriff; his brother Tip, an alcoholic deputy; and his ex-sweetheart Linda, now married to Tip. Tension builds as a small army of gangsters takes over the town. Then the situation abruptly changes...
The Road to Hong KongThe Road to Hong Kong · 1962
The Road to Hong Kong
★ 5.81962
MovieComedyAdventure
When Chester accidentally memorises and destroys the only copy of a secret Russian formula for a new and improved rocket fuel, he and Harry are thrust into international intrigue, trying to stay alive while keeping the formula out of enemy hands.
Li'l Abner in Dogpatch TodayLi'l Abner in Dogpatch Today · 1978
Li'l Abner in Dogpatch Today
1978
Movie
The characters from the comic strip come alive with comedy and music.
Not With My Wife, You Don't!Not With My Wife, You Don't! · 1966
Not With My Wife, You Don't!
★ 5.81966
MovieComedyRomance
During the Korean War, Italian nurse Virna Lisi falls in love with two American fliers, Tony Curtis and George C. Scott. Lisi marries Curtis after he convinces her that Scott has been killed in a plane crash. She soon discovers Scott is alive, but remains happily married to Curtis until Scott re-enters their lives 14 years later.

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