Screenplay: Bradford Ropes
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Bradford Ropes. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 21
42nd Street
1933 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Lloyd Bacon
Cast Dick Powell · Ruby Keeler · Warner Baxter · Ginger Rogers
Synopsis 42nd Street (1933) follows the story of ailing director Julian Marsh (Warner Baxter), who pours his heart into what could be his final production. When the leading lady, Dorothy Brock (Bebe Daniels), injures her ankle, the show is on the...
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7.0
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The Time of Their Lives
1946 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
Direction Charles Barton
Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Marjorie Reynolds · Binnie Barnes
Synopsis The Time of Their Lives (1946) follows the journey of two spectral figures who were wrongly accused of treason during the American Revolution. These ghosts embark on a mission to modern-day New England, seeking a crucial letter penned by George...
5.6
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5.6
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Pirates of Monterey
1947 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Alfred L. Werker
Cast Maria Montez · Rod Cameron · Mikhail Rasumny · Phillip Reed
Synopsis Pirates of Monterey (1947) follows the adventures of Captain Phillip Kent, a daring soldier of fortune, and his companion Sergeant Pio, as they embark on a clandestine journey from Mexico City to Monterey. Their crucial mission involves transporting advanced new...
5.1
70 votes
5.1
70 votes
Melody Ranch
1940 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction Joseph Santley
Cast Gene Autry · Jimmy Durante · Ann Miller · Barton MacLane
Synopsis Melody Ranch (1940) is a film that was initially released with an extended runtime and marketed as a "Gene Autry Special" by Republic Pictures. This strategy was employed annually from 1939 to 1943 to secure higher rates from theater owners....
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True to the Army
1942 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Albert S. Rogell
Cast Judy Canova · Allan Jones · Ann Miller · Jerry Colonna
Synopsis True to the Army (1942) follows the thrilling tale of a daring high-wire artist who inadvertently becomes a witness to a murder. To escape the danger that ensues, she flees to the safety of her boyfriend's military base. However, her...
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Go Into Your Dance
1935 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Archie Mayo · Michael Curtiz
Cast Al Jolson · Ruby Keeler · Glenda Farrell · Barton MacLane
Synopsis Go Into Your Dance (1935) follows the story of Al Howard, a once-celebrated Broadway star who has worn out his welcome with producers due to his frequent, unannounced trips to Mexico, leading to show closures and financial losses. When his...
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Angels with Broken Wings
1941 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Bernard Vorhaus
Cast Binnie Barnes · Gilbert Roland · Mary Lee · Billy Gilbert
Synopsis Angels with Broken Wings (1941) follows Charlotte Lord, a widow in her early forties who runs a prestigious fashion boutique in Manhattan. She is on the verge of marrying Guy Barton, a prosperous businessman. However, complications arise when it is...
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Ridin' on a Rainbow
1941 · Movie · 54 min. · United States
Direction Lew Landers
Cast Gene Autry · Smiley Burnette · Mary Lee · Carol Adams
Synopsis Ridin' on a Rainbow (1941) kicks off with a thrilling heist during a showboat's grand entrance into town. Two cunning criminals exploit the parade's chaos to execute a daring bank robbery, with the help of Pop, a clown from the...
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Hit Parade of 1941
1940 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Direction John H. Auer
Cast Kenny Baker · Frances Langford · Hugh Herbert · Mary Boland
Synopsis Hit Parade of 1941 (1940) follows the story of a struggling small radio station on the brink of financial ruin. The station's fortunes take a dramatic turn when a generous benefactor steps in, providing the necessary funds to upgrade their...
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Why Girls Leave Home
1945 · Movie · 69 min. · United States
Direction William Berke
Cast Lola Lane · Sheldon Leonard · Pamela Blake · Elisha Cook Jr.
Synopsis Why Girls Leave Home (1945) follows the tale of Diana Leslie (Pamela Blake), who is saved from a near-fatal drowning incident by journalist Chris Williams (Sheldon Leonard). Williams suspects foul play rather than suicide, as Diana had planned to meet...
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Steppin' in Society
1945 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction Alexander Esway
Cast Edward Everett Horton · Gladys George · Ruth Terry · Robert Livingston
Synopsis Steppin' in Society (1945) follows a distinguished judge whose holiday is abruptly disrupted by a fierce storm, compelling him to find shelter in a dubious nightclub. Mistaken for a renowned criminal mastermind by the mobsters present, the judge's predicament worsens...
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Cowboy and the Senorita
1944 · Movie · 51 min. · United States
Direction Joseph Kane
Cast Roy Rogers · Trigger · Mary Lee · Dale Evans
Synopsis Cowboy and the Senorita (1944) follows the tale of Chip Williams, a young woman who inherits a valuable gold mine on her seventeenth birthday. However, her inheritance attracts the unwanted attention of Craig Allen, a ruthless gambler and the town's...
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Hullabaloo
1940 · Movie · 78 min. · United States
Direction Edwin L. Marin
Cast Frank Morgan · Virginia Grey · Dan Dailey · Billie Burke
Synopsis Hullabaloo (1940) follows the whimsical journey of Merriweather, a man who finds himself in a delightful haze as he strives to revive his professional reputation. Along the way, he encounters a unique challenge: reconnecting with his three children, each from...
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Buck Privates Come Home
1947 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
Direction Charles Barton
Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Tom Brown · Nat Pendleton
Synopsis Buck Privates Come Home (1947) follows the journey of two former soldiers who return from their overseas service. One of them has secretly brought back a French orphan girl he has grown fond of. Their homecoming takes an unexpected turn...
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Sunbonnet Sue
1945 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Ralph Murphy
Cast Gale Storm · Phil Regan · George Cleveland · Minna Gombell
Synopsis Sunbonnet Sue (1945) is a vibrant, low-budget musical set in the bustling Lower East Side of New York during the vibrant Gay '90s era. The story revolves around a spirited and gifted young woman who is the daughter of a...
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Ice-Capades Revue
1942 · Movie · 79 min. · United States
Direction Bernard Vorhaus
Cast Ellen Drew · Richard Denning · Jerry Colonna · Barbara Jo Allen
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Ship Ahoy
1942 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction Edward Buzzell
Cast Eleanor Powell · Red Skelton · Bert Lahr · Virginia O'Brien
Synopsis Ship Ahoy (1942) follows the story of a talented dancer, Miss Winters, who is part of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. She is entrusted with a covert mission to discreetly transport a prototype magnetic mine to Puerto Rico. Believing she is...
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Lord Jeff
1938 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Sam Wood
Cast Freddie Bartholomew · Mickey Rooney · Charles Coburn · Herbert Mundin
Synopsis Lord Jeff (1938) follows the tale of Geoffrey Bramer, a pampered young man who joins forces with two minor criminals to impersonate a nobleman and pilfer jewelry from high-end establishments. During one of their heists, Geoffrey is apprehended and given...
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Stage Mother
1933 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Charles Brabin
Cast Alice Brady · Maureen O'Sullivan · Franchot Tone · Phillips Holmes
Synopsis Stage Mother (1933) follows the journey of a vaudeville performer who, due to her career demands, entrusts her daughter to her late husband's conservative Boston relatives. When the daughter begins to exhibit remarkable talent, the mother transforms into a stage...
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Man from Music Mountain
1943 · Movie · 71 min. · United States
Direction Joseph Kane
Cast Roy Rogers · Trigger · Bob Nolan · Sons of the Pioneers
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