Screenplay: A.P. Younger

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by A.P. Younger. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Uncle Tom's Cabin

1927 · Movie · 144 min. · United States

Direction Harry A. Pollard

Cast James B. Lowe · Virginia Grey · George Siegmann · Margarita Fischer

Synopsis Uncle Tom's Cabin (1927) is a remarkable cinematic adaptation of Harriet Beecher Stowe's renowned novel, notable for its substantial production cost of 1.8 million dollars at the time. The film is celebrated for its stunning cinematography and exceptional performances. It...

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While the City Sleeps

1928 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction Jack Conway

Cast Lon Chaney · Anita Page · Carroll Nye · Wheeler Oakman

Synopsis While the City Sleeps (1928) follows the relentless pursuit of a seasoned New York City police officer who is committed to apprehending a notorious criminal. The criminal, known for his cunning, has consistently evaded justice by presenting ironclad alibis for...

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Brown of Harvard

1926 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Jack Conway

Cast William Haines · Jack Pickford · Mary Brian · Ralph Bushman

Synopsis Brown of Harvard (1926) follows the journey of Tom Brown, a young man who arrives at the prestigious Harvard University with a blend of self-assurance and a touch of arrogance. His presence quickly sparks a competitive rivalry with Bob McAndrew,...

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Sunny Skies

1930 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Norman Taurog

Cast Benny Rubin · Marceline Day · Rex Lease · Marjorie Kane

Synopsis Sunny Skies (1930) follows the journey of Rex Lease, a celebrated football star whose volatile temper and excessive drinking habits jeopardize his position on the team and his romantic pursuits. Despite these challenges, his loyal and humorous roommate, Benny Rubin,...

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Why Men Leave Home

1924 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast Lewis Stone · Helene Chadwick · Mary Carr · William V. Mong

Synopsis Why Men Leave Home (1924) explores the tumultuous journey of John and Irene Emerson's marriage. Initially, their union seems promising, but John's waning attention leads Irene to seek solace in the company of her friends. Meanwhile, John succumbs to the...

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In Old Kentucky

1927 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction John M. Stahl

Cast James Murray · Helene Costello · Wesley Barry · Dorothy Cumming

Synopsis In Old Kentucky (1927) follows the journey of a dedicated son, Young Brierly, who is determined to rescue his father, Major Brierly, from the grip of alcoholism following the devastating impact of the Great War. Simultaneously, Young Brierly works tirelessly...

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Five and Ten

1931 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Marion Davies · Leslie Howard · Richard Bennett · Irene Rich

Synopsis Five and Ten (1931) follows the story of John, the proprietor of the nation's most extensive chain of five-and-dime stores. He relocates his family from Kansas City to New York, where their opulent lifestyle begins to crumble due to his...

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Drifting

1923 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Tod Browning

Cast Priscilla Dean · Matt Moore · Wallace Beery · J. Farrell MacDonald

Synopsis Drifting (1923) unfolds in the bustling city of Shanghai, where a young American woman is entangled in the dangerous world of opium smuggling. An undercover American agent, posing as a mining engineer, begins to monitor her activities. As their paths...

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Adventure

1925 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Tom Moore · Pauline Starke · Wallace Beery · Raymond Hatton

Synopsis Adventure (1925) follows the story of David Sheldon, who manages a plantation in the Solomon Islands. A deadly outbreak of blackwater fever strikes his workers, and eventually, David himself falls ill. Joan Lackland, a daring and resourceful adventurer, arrives on...

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Alias Jimmy Valentine

1928 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Jack Conway

Cast William Haines · Lionel Barrymore · Leila Hyams · Karl Dane

Synopsis Alias Jimmy Valentine (1928) follows the story of a skilled safecracker who sets his sights on a small town's prominent bank. However, instead of executing his heist, he decides to settle down and takes up a job as a cashier....

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A Lady of Chance

1928 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Norma Shearer · Lowell Sherman · Gwen Lee · Johnny Mack Brown

Synopsis A Lady of Chance (1928) follows the story of Dolly, also known by her alias "Angel Face," who encounters a seemingly wealthy and unsuspecting young man at a hotel. Initially, she views him as an easy target for her schemes...

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The Girl Said No

1930 · Movie · 33 min. · United States

Direction Sam Wood

Cast William Haines · Leila Hyams · Polly Moran · Marie Dressler

Synopsis The Girl Said No (1930) follows the journey of a confident and assertive young man who secures a position at a bank and immediately sets his sights on his boss's secretary. However, the sudden passing of his father prompts him...

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Sally

1929 · Movie · 103 min. · United States

Direction John Francis Dillon

Cast Marilyn Miller · Alexander Gray · Joe E. Brown · T. Roy Barnes

Synopsis Sally (1929) follows the journey of a young girl who was left at a telephone exchange as an infant and subsequently named after the location. Growing up in an orphanage, she finds solace and happiness through the art of dance,...

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Extravagance

1930 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

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