Writing

George Bruce

Born September 15, 1898 · Danville, Pennsylvania, USA

Died September 6, 1974 · aged 75

No biography available.

Known For

Kansas City ConfidentialKansas City Confidential · 1952
Kansas City Confidential
★ 7.01952
MovieCrime
An ex-convict sets out to uncover who framed him for an armored car robbery.
Western UnionWestern Union · 1941
Western Union
★ 6.01941
MovieWestern
When Edward Creighton leads the construction of the Western Union to unite East with West, he hires a Western reformed outlaw and a tenderfoot Eastern surveyor. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation in 2000.
The Corsican BrothersThe Corsican Brothers · 1942
The Corsican Brothers
★ 7.01942
MovieAdventureDrama
Cultured Mario and outlaw Lucien, twins separated at birth, join forces to avenge their parents' death at the hands of evil Colonna. Because each feels all the same sensations experienced by the other, swordplay is difficult for them. Worse yet, raised very differently, they struggle to find common ground between their conflicting personalities. But to defeat their enemy, the two will have to overcome the obstacles and work as a team.
Ride a Crooked TrailRide a Crooked Trail · 1958
Ride a Crooked Trail
★ 6.51958
MovieRomanceWestern
After robbing a bank Murphy assumes the identity of his pursuer, a famous US Marshal, when he stumbles into a town and is confronted by the local judge, Matthau. Murphy is forced to remain as the new Marshal; an old flame, Scala, nearly unmasks him by accident, only to be forced to assume the ruse of being Murphy's wife. The "couple" given a house and respectability, which neither has had before. They maintain the charade to avoid hurting a young orphan boy, Matthau's ward. Scala is torn by her loyalty to boyfriend planning to rob the bank and growing feelings for Murphy
FiestaFiesta · 1947
Fiesta
★ 6.21947
MovieDramaMusic
When a matador leaves town to focus on his music, his twin sister takes on his identity in the bullfighting ring.
Killer McCoyKiller McCoy · 1947
Killer McCoy
★ 6.31947
MovieDrama
Tommy McCoy grew up poor and scrappy. As a young man he discovers that he can fight with his powerful right arm. He becomes successful at boxing, however he has an alcoholic father.
The Man in the Iron MaskThe Man in the Iron Mask · 1939
The Man in the Iron Mask
★ 7.01939
MovieAdventureHistory
Years have passed since the Three Musketeers, Aramis, Athos and Porthos, have fought together with their friend, D'Artagnan. But with the tyrannical King Louis using his power to wreak havoc in the kingdom while his twin brother, Philippe, remains imprisoned, the Musketeers reunite to abduct Louis and replace him with Philippe.
The Son of Monte CristoThe Son of Monte Cristo · 1940
The Son of Monte Cristo
★ 6.21940
MovieActionAdventure
Rightful owner of the kingdom, the Duchess of Zona, is engaged in a power struggle with the evil General Gurko. Edmond, the son of Monte Cristo, dons many disguises to come to the aid of the Duchess.

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King of the TurfKing of the Turf · 1939
King of the Turf
★ 7.01939
MovieDrama
Mason is a former race-horse owner who gave up everything and started to drink after the death of one of his jockeys. One day he meets Goldie who has run away from home, hoping to find a job around horses; his biggest hobby. When he finds out the real identity of Mason, Goldie takes care of him. The two find an occasion to buy a horse for only two dollars, and start entering competitions. Goldie is an instant celebrity, but his mom reads the newspapers and tracks him down. Mason is very surprised to see her, his ex-wife, and even more astonished to hear that Goldie is his own son. However, Goldie must go back to school and so they decide to keep the secret. Since Goldie does not want to leave Mason behind, he goes to the bookies and fixes the next race, hoping to disappoint Goldie by asking him to lose on purpose.

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