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J. Robert Bren
Born June 23, 1903 · Guanajuato, Mexico
Died October 1, 1981 · aged 78
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia J. Robert Bren (July 23, 1903 – October 1, 1981) was a Mexican-American screenwriter and producer who was active from the mid-1930s through the mid-1950s. He wrote either the story or screenplay for thirty feature films, as well as producing at least two of those films. Born Jose Roberto Bustamante Gutierrez on July 23, 1903 in Guanajuato, Mexico, he entered…
Known For
Naked Alibi · 1954Naked Alibi
★ 6.11954
MovieCrimeDrama
Questioned as a murder suspect, solid (but drunk) citizen Al Willis attacks his police questioners, is beaten, and swears vengeance against them. Next night, Lieut. Parks is murdered; Willis is the only suspect in the eyes of tough Chief Conroy, who pursues him doggedly despite lack of evidence. The obsessed Conroy is dismissed from the force, but continues to harass Willis, who flees to a sleazy town on the Mexican border. Of course, Conroy follows. But which is crazy, Conroy or Willis?
The Great Sioux Uprising · 1953The Great Sioux Uprising
★ 5.91953
MovieWestern
During the Civil War, in Wyoming, horse dealers Joan Britton and Stephen Cook are competing to supply the Union Army with horses. A Cherokee is in the area to stir up the Sioux against the Union just as Cook decides to steal a herd of Sioux horses. Ex-army doctor Jonathan Westgate opposes Cook’s unscrupulous methods as well as being Cook’s rival for the affections of Joan. It seems Westgate is the only one able to prevent a new Indian war.
American Empire · 1942American Empire
★ 5.01942
MovieWestern
Richard Dix as Dan Taylor and Preston S. Foster as Paxton Bryce are two longtime friends seeking their fortune in Texas after the war. The two men decide, not without problems, to establish a cattle empire. Paxton becoming too ambitious, distances himself from Dan and Abby, Paxton's wife. It will only be after a personal tragedy that he will come back to his senses.
The Siege at Red River · 1954The Siege at Red River
★ 6.21954
MovieActionWar
Cavalry Captain Farraday attempts to prevent the delivery of Gatling Guns into the hands of hostile Indians.
Crime Ring · 1938Crime Ring
★ 5.81938
MovieCrimeDrama
Fake fortunetellers win the confidence of clients and then get them to part with their money by buying mining stocks which are worthless.
First Yank into Tokyo · 1945First Yank into Tokyo
★ 6.01945
MovieWarDrama
A U.S. pilot undergoes plastic surgery and drops into Japan to get a captive scientist's (Marc Cramer) atomic secrets.
This Marriage Business · 1938This Marriage Business
★ 5.21938
MovieComedyAdventure
A cocky reporter turns a small town marriage license clerk into a media celebrity.
Underground Agent · 1942Underground Agent
★ 9.01942
MovieRomanceAction
In this espionage caper, a government spy must keep enemy agents from spying upon a defense plant. His work is made easier by his newest invention, a word scrambler which makes it difficult for the enemy agent.
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