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Ring Lardner, Jr.
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Ring Lardner, Jr.

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1915 – 2000 · Chicago, Illinois, USA · Active 1939–2021

Ring Lardner Jr., born in 1915, was a notable American screenwriter whose work reflected his sharp political views and narrative prowess. He penned the screenplay for Laura (1944), a film that intertwines mystery and romance, showcasing his ability to craft complex characters and compelling dialogue. Lardner's career was marked by his blacklisting during the Red Scare, yet his contributions to cinema, including his involvement in socially conscious projects, left a lasting impact on Hollywood's landscape. His legacy endures through films like Laura, which remains a staple of classic noir.

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Laura

Laura

1944 ★ 7.7
Writer

A police detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he's investigating.

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Career Highlights Top 6 by popularity · TMDB
M*A*S*H (1970)
M*A*S*H
1970
Laura (1944)
Laura
1944
The Majestic (2001)
The Majestic
2001
M*A*S*H (1972)
M*A*S*H
1972
The Cincinnati Kid (1965)
The Cincinnati Kid
1965
Woman of the Year (1942)
Woman of the Year
1942

Filmography

32 credits
2020s 1 credit
2021
The Real Charlie Chaplin as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.6
2000s 3 credits
2001
The Majestic as Self (Hollywood Ten, arrives, behind Biberman) (archive footage) (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
2000
Enlisted: The Story of 'M*A*S*H' as Self
Movie ★ 6.3
2000
Altman on His Own Terms as Self
Movie ★ 9.0
1990s 2 credits
1996
Red Hollywood as Self
Movie ★ 6.5
1990
Waldo Salt: A Screenwriter's Journey as Self
Movie ★ 7.2
1950s 1 credit
1950
The Hollywood Ten as Self
Movie ★ 6.8
Crew Credits
1970s 8 credits
1977
The Greatest Writer
Movie ★ 5.7
1977
Semi-Tough Additional Writing
Movie ★ 5.5
1976
Woman of the Year Original Film Writer
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
M*A*S*H Writer
TV ★ 7.9
1971
The Deadly Trap Additional Writing
Movie ★ 5.5
1971
Lady Liberty Dialogue
Movie ★ 5.5
1971
Lady Liberty Screenplay
Movie ★ 5.5
1970
M*A*S*H Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.9
1960s 3 credits
1965
The Cincinnati Kid Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
The Cardinal Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.6
1960
A Breath of Scandal Writer
Movie ★ 5.6
1950s 2 credits
1959
Virgin Island Writer
Movie ★ 6.3
1951
The Big Night Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.8
1940s 11 credits
1949
The Forbidden Street Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.9
1949
Swiss Tour Dialogue
Movie ★ 9.0
1947
Forever Amber Writer
Movie ★ 6.0
1946
Cloak and Dagger Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.5
1945
Brotherhood of Man Writer
Movie ★ 6.3
1944
Tomorrow, the World! Screenplay
Movie ★ 8.1
1944
Laura● Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.6
1943
The Cross of Lorraine Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.4
1942
Woman of the Year Screenplay
Movie ★ 6.9
1941
Arkansas Judge Adaptation
Movie ★ 8.0
1940
The Courageous Dr. Christian Writer
Movie ★ 6.2
1930s 1 credit
1939
Meet Dr. Christian Screenplay
Movie ★ 7.0