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The Screen Writer

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

Top Cast

  • Charles Brackett

    Charles Brackett

    Self (uncredited)

  • Franklyn Farnum

    Franklyn Farnum

    Screenwriter (uncredited)

  • Wilton Graff

    Wilton Graff

    Producer / Screenwriter (uncredited)

  • Raymond Largay

    Raymond Largay

    Producer (uncredited)

  • Vera Miles

    Vera Miles

    Young Actress (uncredited)

  • Tom Moore

    Tom Moore

    Bit Role (uncredited)

  • Robert Patten

    Robert Patten

    Young Actor (uncredited)

  • Dan Riss

    Dan Riss

    The Screen Writer

  • Dore Schary

    Dore Schary

    Self (uncredited)

Overview

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

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