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Rian James

Known for

Writing

Born

October 3, 1899

Birthplace

Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died

April 26, 1953 (aged 53)

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rian James (né Julian Herbert Rothschild; October 3, 1899 – April 26, 1953) was an American screenwriter and author. He wrote for 39 films between 1932 and 1947.

A "Jack of all trades", James was a columnist covering arts and entertainment for the Brooklyn Eagle from about 1928 to 1935. He later was a foreign correspondent, parachute jumper, stunt man, airmail pilot, Air Force lieutenant, vaudeville actor, and finally, writer, director and producer.

Best known work

42nd Street

42nd Street

1933
Dead Ringer

Dead Ringer

1964
The Other

The Other

1946
Down Argentine Way

Down Argentine Way

1940
The Gorilla

The Gorilla

1939
Private Detective 62

Private Detective 62

1933
Parachute Jumper

Parachute Jumper

1933
Internes Can't Take Money

Internes Can't Take Money

1937
The Dragon Murder Case

The Dragon Murder Case

1934
Love is a Racket

Love is a Racket

1932

Filmography

  1. 2019

    42nd Street

    Original Film Writer

  2. 1986

  3. 1964

  4. 1947

    Whispering City

    Screenplay

  5. 1947

  6. 1946

    The Other

    Screenplay

  7. 1945

  8. 1942

    Parachute Nurse

    Screenplay

  9. 1942

  10. 1942

  11. 1941

  12. 1940

  13. 1939

  14. 1939

    The Gorilla

    Screenplay

  15. 1938

  16. 1937

    Exclusive

    Screenplay

  17. 1937

  18. 1936

    Walking on Air

    Screenplay

  19. 1936

  20. 1935

  21. 1935

  22. 1935

  23. 1934

  24. 1934

    Gift of Gab

    Associate Producer

  25. 1934

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