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Rian James

Writing Born Oct 03, 1899 -- Died Apr 26, 1953 · Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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.

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42nd Street
6.9
movie
42nd Street
Screenplay
1933
Dead Ringer
6.9
movie
Dead Ringer
Story
1964
The Other
6.8
movie
The Other
Screenplay
1946
Down Argentine Way
6.3
movie
Down Argentine Way
Story
1940
The Gorilla
4.7
movie
The Gorilla
Screenplay
1939
Private Detective 62
5.9
movie
Private Detective 62
Screenplay
1933
Parachute Jumper
5.9
movie
Parachute Jumper
Story
1933
The Dragon Murder Case
5.8
movie
The Dragon Murder Case
Writer
1934
Internes Can't Take Money
6.3
movie
Internes Can't Take Money
Screenplay
1937
Love is a Racket
5.3
movie
Love is a Racket
Novel
1932
The Big Shakedown
5.6
movie
The Big Shakedown
Screenplay
1934
Mary Stevens, M.D.
5.9
movie
Mary Stevens, M.D.
Screenplay
1933