Writing
Noel Langley
Born December 25, 1911 · South Africa
Died November 4, 1980 · aged 68
Noel Langley was a South African-born (later naturalised American) novelist, playwright, screenwriter and director. He wrote the screenplay which formed the basis for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and is one of the three credited screenwriters for the film. His finished script for the film was revised by Florence Ryerson and Edgar Allan Woolf, the other credited screenwriters. Langley objected to…
Known For
The Wizard of Oz · 1939The Wizard of Oz
★ 7.61939
MovieAdventureFantasy
Young Dorothy finds herself in a magical world where she makes friends with a lion, a scarecrow and a tin man as they make their way along the yellow brick road to talk with the Wizard and ask for the things they miss most in their lives. The Wicked Witch of the West is the only thing that could stop them.
Ivanhoe · 1952Ivanhoe
★ 6.81952
MovieAdventureRomance
Sir Walter Scott's classic story of the chivalrous Ivanhoe who joins with Robin of Locksley in the fight against Prince John and for the return of King Richard the Lionheart.
Knights of the Round Table · 1953Knights of the Round Table
★ 6.01953
MovieRomanceAction
In Camelot, kingdom of Arthur and Merlin, Lancelot is well known for his courage and honor. But one day he must quit Camelot and the Queen Guinevere's love, leaving the Round Table without protection.
Scrooge · 1951Scrooge
★ 7.41951
MovieFantasyDrama
Ebenezer Scrooge malcontentedly shuffles through life as a cruel, miserly businessman, until he is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who show him how his unhappy childhood and adult behavior has left him a selfish, lonely old man.
Adam and Evelyne · 1949Adam and Evelyne
★ 7.01949
MovieRomanceComedy
A handsome gambler unwittingly becomes guardian of an orphaned, teenaged girl.
These Foolish Things · 2006These Foolish Things
★ 5.82006
MovieComedyDrama
The world's on the brink of World War II, but a young actress is caught in a sentimental contest between a playwright and a director.
Babes in Arms · 1939Babes in Arms
★ 6.41939
MovieComedyMusic
Mickey Moran, son of two vaudeville veterans, decides to put up his own vaudeville show with his girlfriend Patsy Barton. But child actress Rosalie wants to make a comeback and replace Patsy both professionally and as Mickey's girl.
Edward, My Son · 1949Edward, My Son
★ 6.51949
MovieDrama
Following the death of his only son, a ruthless businessman reflects on his life, his unhappy marriage and his questionable parenting skills.
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