Screenplay: John Monk Saunders
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by John Monk Saunders. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 16
The Docks of New York
1928 · Movie · 76 min. · United States
Direction Josef von Sternberg
Cast George Bancroft · Betty Compson · Olga Baclanova · Clyde Cook
Synopsis The Docks of New York (1928) follows the story of Bill Roberts, a stoker on a ship that has just arrived at a bustling port, granting the crew a night of freedom. The ship's third engineer, known for his irritable...
7.3
795 votes
7.3
795 votes
Wings
1927 · Movie · 138 min. · United States
Direction William A. Wellman
Cast Clara Bow · Charles 'Buddy' Rogers · Richard Arlen · Gary Cooper
Synopsis Wings (1927) follows the journey of Jack Powell, a young man deeply enamored with automobiles in 1917. His neighbor, Mary Preston, harbors unrequited love for him, while Jack's affections lie with Sylvia Lewis, who is captivated by the wealthy David...
7.3
1K votes
7.3
1K votes
The Last Flight
1931 · Movie · 76 min. · United States
Direction William Dieterle
Cast Richard Barthelmess · David Manners · Johnny Mack Brown · Helen Chandler
Synopsis The Last Flight (1931) follows the lives of four aviators—Cary, Shep, Bill, and Francis—who served as pilots during the tumultuous period of World War I. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Cary and Shep's aircraft is struck down by...
7.2
56 votes
7.2
56 votes
The Dawn Patrol
1930 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction Howard Hawks
Cast Richard Barthelmess · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Neil Hamilton · William Janney
Synopsis The Dawn Patrol (1930) centers on the lives of the pilots and ground crew stationed at a Royal Flying Corps airbase, who cope with the pressures of war through intense nightly drinking sessions. The film focuses on two skilled pilots,...
6.8
178 votes
6.8
178 votes
The Dawn Patrol
1938 · Movie · 103 min. · United States
Direction Edmund Goulding
Cast Errol Flynn · David Niven · Basil Rathbone · Donald Crisp
6.4
181 votes
6.4
181 votes
The Eagle and the Hawk
1933 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction Stuart Walker
Cast Fredric March · Cary Grant · Jack Oakie · Carole Lombard
Synopsis The Eagle and the Hawk (1933) follows the journey of three American volunteers, played by Richard Arlen, Cary Grant, and Frank Morgan, who eagerly enlist in the Royal Air Force during World War I. The harsh realities of war swiftly...
6.1
104 votes
6.1
104 votes
I Found Stella Parish
1935 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Mervyn LeRoy
Cast Kay Francis · Ian Hunter · Paul Lukas · Sybil Jason
Synopsis I Found Stella Parish (1935) follows the story of a renowned stage actress who has built a glamorous public image while concealing her past mistakes to safeguard her daughter (SYBIL JASON). In a twist of fate, IAN HUNTER, a tenacious...
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The Legion of the Condemned
1928 · Movie · 80 min. · United States
Direction William A. Wellman
Cast Gary Cooper · Fay Wray · Barry Norton · Lane Chandler
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Devil Dogs of the Air
1935 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Lloyd Bacon
Cast James Cagney · Pat O'Brien · Margaret Lindsay · Frank McHugh
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The Conquest of the Air
1936 · Documentary · 71 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Alexander Esway · Zoltan Korda · John Monk Saunders · Alexander Shaw
Cast Frederick Culley · Laurence Olivier · Franklin Dyall · Henry Victor
Synopsis The Conquest of the Air (1936) explores humanity's enduring quest to take to the skies, charting our efforts to achieve flight from ancient civilizations right up to the technological advancements of the 1930s.
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She Goes to War
1929 · Movie · 87 min. · United States
Direction Henry King
Cast Eleanor Boardman · John Holland · Edmund Burns · Alma Rubens
Synopsis She Goes to War (1929) follows the journey of a spirited young woman named Joan, who, driven by curiosity and concern for her fiancé, Tom, decides to conceal her true identity. Disguised as a man, she ventures into the perilous...
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The Finger Points
1931 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction John Francis Dillon
Cast Richard Barthelmess · Fay Wray · Regis Toomey · Robert Elliott
Synopsis The Finger Points (1931) follows the journey of Lee, a young and ambitious journalist from the South who secures a position at The Press. His inaugural assignment involves investigating a gang, which leads to his name being published, a police...
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Too Many Kisses
1925 · Movie · 60 min. · United States
Direction Paul Sloane
Cast Richard Dix · Frances Howard · William Powell · Frank Currier
Synopsis Too Many Kisses (1925) is a charming romantic comedy set against the backdrop of the picturesque Basque country. The story revolves around Richard Gaylord Jr., a notorious playboy known for his entanglements with women. In an attempt to steer his...
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West Point of the Air
1935 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Richard Rosson
Cast Wallace Beery · Robert Young · Lewis Stone · Maureen O'Sullivan
Synopsis West Point of the Air (1935) follows the journey of a stern sergeant instructor at a prestigious aviation academy who faces the challenge of transforming two initially unwilling trainees into skilled aviators. Among these recruits is his own son, adding...
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The Shock Punch
1925 · Movie · 60 min. · United States
Direction Paul Sloane
Cast Richard Dix · Frances Howard · Theodore Babcock · Percy Moore
Synopsis The Shock Punch (1925) follows the story of Dan Savage, who is determined to mold his son, Randall, into a tough and successful individual. To achieve this, Dan enrolls Randall in a rigorous boxing training program, hoping to instill in...
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Ace of Aces
1933 · Movie · 76 min. · United States
Direction J. Walter Ruben
Cast Richard Dix · Elizabeth Allan · Ralph Bellamy · Theodore Newton
Synopsis Ace of Aces (1933) follows the journey of a talented sculptor who initially has no interest in participating in World War I. However, his girlfriend's persistent encouragement and societal pressure lead him to enlist in the army. Once he joins,...
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