The Screen Writer

Nan
0h 10m
1950

Overview

This short film focuses on the job of the Hollywood screenwriter.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1950-09-13

Top Billed Cast

Charles Brackett

Self (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Screenwriter (uncredited)

Wilton Graff

Producer / Screenwriter (uncredited)

Raymond Largay

Producer (uncredited)

Vera Miles

Young Actress (uncredited)

Tom Moore

Bit Role (uncredited)

Robert Patten

Young Actor (uncredited)

Dan Riss

The Screen Writer

Dore Schary

Self (uncredited)

Darryl F. Zanuck

Self (uncredited)

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