Robert N. Lee

Nacimiento : 1890-05-12, Butte, Montana, USA

Muerte : 1964-09-18

Historia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Robert N. Lee (12 May 1890 – 18 September 1964) was an American screenwriter. He wrote for 31 films between 1922 and 1945. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Adapted Screenplay at the 4th Academy Awards for Little Caesar. He was born in Butte, Montana and died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack.

Películas

El capitán Kidd
Story
En 1699, el capitán Kidd, un rudo pirata, consigue engañar al rey para que le proporcione una escolta para un barco lleno de tesoros que ha zarpado de la India. La tripulación está formada por ex presidiarios, entre los cuales se encuentra Orange Povey, a quien Kidd había abandonado tiempo atrás en un arrecife y al que esperaba no volver a ver.
La torre de Londres
Screenplay
En el siglo XV, Ricardo, Duque de Gloucester (Basil Rathbone), ayudado por su patizambo verdugo Mord (Boris Karloff), elimina a todos aquellos que se le enfrentan en la sucesión al trono, entonces ocupado por su hermano el Rey Eduardo IV de Inglaterra. Cada vez que lleva a cabo un asesinato, disfruta eliminado una de las figuritas que tiene colocadas en la sala del trono de su casa de muñecas, cuyo aspecto se asemeja a cada uno de los posibles sucesores al trono, hasta que queda sólo la suya. Después de la muerte de Eduardo se convierte en Ricardo III, Rey de Inglaterra. Sólo le falta derrotar al exiliado enrique Tudor para mantener el poder.
Armored Car
Writer
Larry Willis and Bill Wane are security guards who ride in the back of Banks Co. armored trucks. When they barely avoid a robbery, they return to headquarters, where their boss John Hale introduces them to detective Tom Sheridan, who will be working with them to uncover a new gang of robbers.
While the Patient Slept
Screenplay
A murder happens when greedy relatives gather to await the demise of their wealthy and very ill family patriarch.
The Dragon Murder Case
Screenplay
Wonderful idea to give a party with people who dislike each other. Late at night, everyone decides to go into the pool, except Stamm, who is drunk. Montague dives in as does Greeff and Leland, but only Greeff and Leland come out. Montague is no where to be found so Leland suspects foul play and calls the cops. Luckily, Philo is with the D.A. and comes along, but they do not find Montague. When they drain the pool the next day, they find nothing except what looks like dragon prints. Philo has his suspicions and tries to piece the clues together to find out what has happened.
Fog Over Frisco
Adaptation
Val takes the assistance of a society reporter and a journalist to investigate the disappearance of her half-sister Arlene, a wealthy socialite who is involved in criminal activities.
Fog Over Frisco
Screenplay
Val takes the assistance of a society reporter and a journalist to investigate the disappearance of her half-sister Arlene, a wealthy socialite who is involved in criminal activities.
From Headquarters
Story
When a Broadway playboy is found dead, it's up to detective Jim Stevens to pick the murderer out of several likely candidates.
From Headquarters
Screenplay
When a Broadway playboy is found dead, it's up to detective Jim Stevens to pick the murderer out of several likely candidates.
Matando en la sombra
Screenplay
Archer Coe es hallado muerto en su inaccesible dormitorio. Todo parece indicar que se trata de un suicidio, pero el inspector Philo, que piensa que ha sido un asesinato, considera que el principal sospechoso es el hermano de Archer.
The Mysterious Rider
Writer
The ranchers have given money through Benton to the crooked lawyer Harkness to save the titles to their land. When Harkness gets a better offer, he steals Benton's receipt for the money and Benton is jailed. To fight back, Benton escapes jail at night to become the Phantom.
70,000 Witnesses
Screenplay
College football player is asked to dope a star teammate by his crooked gambler brother. He refuses, but they player is doped anyway and collapses and dies. A detective has the whole game re-enacted to find important clues.
Hampa dorada
Screenplay
La película narra la trayectoria criminal de un hombre. Rico comenzó su vida ejecutando pequeños robos y terminó su existencia como jefe de la banda de mafiosos más importante de la ciudad. Película clave del nacimiento del cine negro americano, pues a partir de esta libre adaptación de la historia de Al Capone el género basado en el relato de gánsteres vería un gran auge en Hollywood.
The Dude Wrangler
Adaptation
In order to prove his manliness to the girl he loves, a young urban dandy takes a job at a dude ranch. Predictable misadventure ensues in this poorly-made early talkie.
The Dude Wrangler
Dialogue
In order to prove his manliness to the girl he loves, a young urban dandy takes a job at a dude ranch. Predictable misadventure ensues in this poorly-made early talkie.
The Mighty
Story
In this melodrama set during WW I, a gangster joins the army and is promoted to major. He then returns from war torn Europe to tell a family that their beloved son had died in his arms during a battle. The major then falls in love with the late soldier's sister and decides to accept a position in town as the new police commissioner.
La ley del hampa
Writer
Película fundacional del cine de gángsters. 'Bull' Weed es un asaltante que tiene por única virtud el coraje. 'Rolls Royce' Wensel es un abogado talentoso, pero sumido en el alcoholismo y la indigencia. Una noche, tras un atraco, los dos se encuentran en medio de una calle, y la amistad nacerá entre ambos. Weed lo sacará de la miseria en la que vive, mientras que 'Rolls Royce' lo ayudará con su talento a ascender rapidamente en el mundo del hampa. Cuando se encuentran ya en la cima, aparece la figura de 'Feathers' McCoy, la novia de 'Bull', que iniciará un romance oculto con Wensel. Pronto el destino les dará una via para concretar sus pasiones, pero a la vez se inciará un conflicto entre la lealtad y el amor. (FILMAFFINITY)
La ley del hampa
Adaptation
Película fundacional del cine de gángsters. 'Bull' Weed es un asaltante que tiene por única virtud el coraje. 'Rolls Royce' Wensel es un abogado talentoso, pero sumido en el alcoholismo y la indigencia. Una noche, tras un atraco, los dos se encuentran en medio de una calle, y la amistad nacerá entre ambos. Weed lo sacará de la miseria en la que vive, mientras que 'Rolls Royce' lo ayudará con su talento a ascender rapidamente en el mundo del hampa. Cuando se encuentran ya en la cima, aparece la figura de 'Feathers' McCoy, la novia de 'Bull', que iniciará un romance oculto con Wensel. Pronto el destino les dará una via para concretar sus pasiones, pero a la vez se inciará un conflicto entre la lealtad y el amor. (FILMAFFINITY)
The Fire Brigade
Adaptation
Terry O'Neill is the youngest of a family of Irish firefighters. He falls in love with Helen Corwin, but complications ensue when Terry learns that her father, a wealthy contractor, has cut costs by putting his buildings in danger of fire.
The Hunted Woman
Writer
The Hunted Woman
As No Man Has Loved
Scenario Writer
Also known as The Man Without a Country
As No Man Has Loved
Adaptation
Also known as The Man Without a Country
Western Luck
Writer
Story of twin brothers. One becomes a rancher, the other grows up on the East coast. The Easterner tries to foreclose on his brother's property, which, unbeknownst to its owner, contains oil.
The Arizona Express
Scenario Writer
A man is framed for the murder of his uncle, a bank president, and sentenced to hang. His sister and a mail clerk who's helping her discover information that may clear him, but they have to get to the governor in time to present their new evidence and get a stay of execution.
Mile-a-Minute Romeo
Scenario Writer
Three men, Lucky Bill ( Tom Mix ), Landry ( J. Gordon Russell ), and Morgan ( Jim Mason ) are in love with the same girl, pretty Molly ( Betty Jewel ). Lucky Bill finally wins her with his skillful horsemanship and dogged determination.
Cameo Kirby
Writer
Acusado injustamente del asesinato del coronel John Randall, Cameo Kirby (Gilbert) debe encontrar al verdadedo criminal y limpiar su nombre antes de poder declararse a su amada Adele (Olmstead).