John Howard Lawson

Writing

John Howard Lawson

Born September 24, 1894 · New York City, New York, USA

Died August 11, 1977 · aged 82

John Howard Lawson (September 25, 1894 – August 11, 1977) was an American writer. He was for several years head of the Hollywood division of the Communist Party USA. He was also the organization's cultural manager and answered directly to V.J. Jerome, the Party's New York-based cultural chief. He was the first president of the Writers Guild of America, West after the Screen Writers Guild divided i…

Known For

SaharaSahara · 1943
Sahara
★ 7.21943
MovieWar
In Libya, an American tank commander, along with a handful of Allied soldiers, tries to defend an isolated well with a limited supply of water from a German Afrika Korps battalion during the Western Desert Campaign of World War II.
Action in the North AtlanticAction in the North Atlantic · 1943
Action in the North Atlantic
★ 7.11943
MovieWar
Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.
AlgiersAlgiers · 1938
Algiers
★ 6.41938
MovieDramaRomance
Pepe Le Moko is a notorious thief, who escaped from France. Since his escape, Moko has become a resident and leader of the immense Casbah of Algiers. French officials arrive insisting on Pepe's capture are met with unfazed local detectives, led by Inspector Slimane, who are biding their time. Meanwhile, Pepe meets the beautiful Gaby, which arouses the jealousy of Ines.
Adventure in ManhattanAdventure in Manhattan · 1936
Adventure in Manhattan
★ 6.11936
MovieMysteryComedy
The story of an egotistical crime writer who gets involved with the case of a notorious art thief (who is believed to be dead) while at the same time romancing a lovely young actress who's in a play that also happens to be the cover for massive jewel job. Art connoisseur and criminologist George Melville is hired to track down art thieves, assisted by perky Claire Peyton and goaded by Phil Bane, the roaring newspaper editor who has employed him. The mastermind poses as a theatrical impresario and stages a war drama, replete with loud explosions, to divert attention from his band of thieves, who are cracking safes in a bank adjacent to the theater.
Success at Any PriceSuccess at Any Price · 1934
Success at Any Price
★ 4.11934
MovieDrama
A young man ruthlessly climbs the corporate ladder only to attempt suicide when the stock market crashes.
Smash-Up: The Story of a WomanSmash-Up: The Story of a Woman · 1947
Smash-Up: The Story of a Woman
★ 6.31947
MovieDrama
A nightclub singer uses alcohol in excess to sooth her painful life.
The Sea BatThe Sea Bat · 1930
The Sea Bat
★ 4.41930
MovieActionRomance
The sister of a sponge diver killed by a stingray loves an escaped convict posing as a priest.
Our Blushing BridesOur Blushing Brides · 1930
Our Blushing Brides
★ 5.61930
MovieDrama
Gerry, Connie, and Franky are small-town girls seeking wealthy husbands in New York City. But, while Connie and Franky are reckless with their affections — one bedding a married man and the other marrying a scoundrel — Gerry is determined to remain practical. As she mothers her wounded, heartbroken friends, she stalwartly but foolishly resists the advances of the good-hearted and affluent Tony Jardine.

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