Screenplay: Ben Markson

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Ben Markson. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Pride of the Navy

1939 · Movie · 63 min. · United States

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast James Dunn · Rochelle Hudson · Gordon Oliver · Horace McMahon

Synopsis Pride of the Navy (1939) follows the journey of a rebellious Annapolis naval cadet who faces expulsion from the esteemed institution due to his nonconformist behavior. Following his dismissal, he channels his creativity into designing high-speed boats. His innovative designs...

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Direction Archie Mayo

Cast Warren William · Genevieve Tobin · Patricia Ellis · Lyle Talbot

Synopsis The Case of the Lucky Legs (1935) centers around Frank Patton, a charismatic promoter who organizes the highly anticipated Lucky Legs Contest. However, there's a catch: Patton has a notorious habit of vanishing before disbursing the $1000 prize to the...

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Here Comes the Navy

1934 · Movie · 87 min. · United States

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast James Cagney · Gloria Stuart · Pat O'Brien · Frank McHugh

Synopsis Here Comes the Navy (1934) follows the journey of a brash and confident individual who enlists in the Navy for motives that are less than honorable. However, his time in the service leads him to unexpected experiences, including a blossoming...

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Direction Ray Enright

Cast Ruby Keeler · Lee Dixon · Allen Jenkins · Louise Fazenda

Synopsis Ready, Willing and Able (1937) follows the story of Jane, a college student with dreams of making it big in show business, portrayed by the ever-charming Ruby Keeler. To secure a role in an upcoming Broadway production, Jane adopts the...

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Direction Lew Landers

Cast Chester Morris · Lynn Merrick · Richard Lane · Frank Sully

Synopsis A Close Call for Boston Blackie (1946) follows the gripping tale of a detective who finds himself in a tight spot. The story unfolds as the protagonist, Blackie, is falsely accused of a heinous crime. Despite the overwhelming evidence against...

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Prison Ship

1945 · Movie · 58 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Dreifuss

Cast Nina Foch · Robert Lowery · Richard Loo · Ludwig Donath

Synopsis Prison Ship (1945) follows the gripping tale of Allied prisoners of war who find themselves aboard a Japanese cargo vessel. As they navigate the treacherous waters of captivity, the prisoners uncover a sinister plot: their ship is being employed as...

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Bright Lights

1935 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Busby Berkeley

Cast Joe E. Brown · Ann Dvorak · Patricia Ellis · William Gargan

Synopsis Bright Lights (1935) follows the story of Joe and Fay Wilson, a joyful vaudeville duo whose lives take an unexpected turn when a journalist uncovers that one of their chorus girls is an eccentric heiress with peculiar habits, such as...

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Direction William Beaudine · James Tinling · George Blair · Erle C. Kenton

Cast Reed Hadley · Hugh Beaumont · Robert Bray · Fay Roope

Synopsis Racket Squad (TV Series) (1950) delves into the world of deception and fraud, focusing on the intricate schemes that come under the watchful eye of Captain John Braddock. Each episode of this gripping series brings to life the complex and...

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Babbitt

1934 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

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Nobody's Fool

1936 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Arthur Greville Collins

Cast Edward Everett Horton · Glenda Farrell · Cesar Romero · Frank Conroy

Synopsis Nobody's Fool (1936) follows the journey of a simple-minded young man from the countryside who ventures into the bustling metropolis of New York City. Upon his arrival, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation orchestrated by cunning...

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Going Highbrow

1935 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Robert Florey

Cast Guy Kibbee · ZaSu Pitts · Edward Everett Horton · Ross Alexander

Synopsis Going Highbrow (1935) follows the story of Cora and Matt, a wealthy couple who have invested heavily to gain acceptance into New York's elite society. The irony is that this society is financially modest. Matt, content with simple pleasures like...

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