Writing

Robert Lord

Born May 1, 1900 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died April 5, 1976 · aged 75

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert Lord (May 1, 1900 – April 5, 1976) was an American screenwriter and film producer. He wrote for 71 films between 1925 and 1940. He won an Academy Award in 1933 in the category Best Writing, Original Story for the film One Way Passage. He was nominated in the same category in 1938 for the film Black Legion.

Known For

The Amazing Dr. ClitterhouseThe Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse · 1938
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
7.01938
MovieCrimeDrama
A wealthy society doctor decides to research the medical aspects of criminal behaviour by becoming one himself. He joins a gang of thieves and proceeds to wrest leadership of the gang away from its extremely resentful leader.
Gold Diggers of 1933Gold Diggers of 1933 · 1933
Gold Diggers of 1933
7.21933
MovieComedyDrama
When all Broadway shows are shut down during the Depression, a trio of desperate showgirls scheme to bilk a repugnant high society man of his money to keep their show going.
The LetterThe Letter · 1940
The Letter
7.31940
MovieCrimeDrama
After a woman shoots a man to death, a damning letter she wrote raises suspicions.
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.
Footlight ParadeFootlight Parade · 1933
Footlight Parade
6.81933
MovieComedyMusic
A fledgling producer finds himself at odds with his workers, financiers and his greedy ex-wife when he tries to produce live musicals for movie-going audiences.
SiroccoSirocco · 1951
Sirocco
6.01951
MovieCrimeDrama
A mysterious American gets mixed up with gunrunners in Syria.
HousewifeHousewife · 1934
Housewife
7.31934
MovieDrama
Nan Reynolds encourages her copywriter husband Bill to open his own agency. Nearly out of business, he finally gets a client. Former girlfriend Patricia Berkeley writes a very successful commercial for the client and neats up their old romance. Wife and girlfriend struggle over Bill.
Little CaesarLittle Caesar · 1931
Little Caesar
6.91931
MovieDramaCrime
A small-time hood shoots his way to the top, but how long can he stay there?

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