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Rian James

Rian James

WriterProductionDirector Oct 3 (died age 53) Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 1932–2019 (87 year career)
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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rian James (né Julian Herbert Rothschild; October 3, 1899 – April 26, 1953) was an American screenwriter and author. He wrote for 39 films between 1932 and 1947. A "Jack of all trades", James was a columnist covering arts and entertainment for the Brooklyn Eagle from about 1928 to 1935. He later was a foreign correspondent, parachute jumper, stunt man, airmail pilot, Air Force lieutenant, vaudeville actor, and finally, writer, director and producer.

Known For

42nd Street
Film

42nd Street

Screenplay
Dead Ringer
Film

Dead Ringer

Story
The Other
Film

The Other

Screenplay
Down Argentine Way
Film

Down Argentine Way

Story
Private Detective 62
Film

Private Detective 62

Screenplay
Internes Can't Take Money
Film

Internes Can't Take Money

Screenplay
Parachute Jumper
Film

Parachute Jumper

Story
42nd Street
Film

42nd Street

Original Film Writer

Filmography