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Rian James

Born October 3, 1899 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died April 26, 1953

2 films

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.

Filmography 2

Dead Ringer (1964) movie poster
Dead Ringer1964
42nd Street (1933) movie poster
42nd Street1933