Robert N. Lee

출생 : 1890-05-12, Butte, Montana, USA

사망 : 1964-09-18

약력

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.

참여 작품

Captain Kidd
Story
Cutthroat pirate William Kidd captures Admiral Blayne's treasure ship and hides the bounty in a cave. Three years later, Kidd, posing as a respectable merchant captain, offers his services to the king. Seeking a social position, Kidd also negotiates for Blayne's title and lands, provided he can prove Blayne was associated with piracy. Launched upon his royal mission, Kidd is unaware that Blayne's son Adam is among the crew, determined to clear his father's name.
Tower of London
Screenplay
In the 15th century Richard Duke of Gloucester, aided by his club-footed executioner Mord, eliminates those ahead of him in succession to the throne, then occupied by his brother King Edward IV of England. As each murder is accomplished he takes particular delight in removing small figurines, each resembling one of the successors, from a throne-room dollhouse, until he alone remains. After the death of Edward he becomes Richard III, King of England, and need only defeat the exiled Henry Tudor to retain power.
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.
The Kennel Murder Case
Screenplay
Philo Vance, accompanied by his prize-losing Scottish terrier, investigates the locked-room murder of a prominent and much-hated collector whose broken Chinese vase provides an important clue.
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.
리틀 시저
Screenplay
시골출신 3류 깡패가 큰 뜻을 품고 최고의 댄서를 꿈꾸는 친구와 함께 대도시로 올라온다. 제법 세력권이 큰 조직에 들어간 시저는 자신의 뜻을 펼치기 위해 온갖 악행을 저지르면서 조직에서 벗어나고자 하는 친구까지 끌어들여 은행을 털고, 결국에는 경찰까지 죽이게 되는데...
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.
지하세계
Writer
암흑가의 거물 ‘황소(Bull)’ 위드가 은행을 털어 나온다. 마침 은행 앞을 지나던 부랑자가 위드와 마주치고, 위드는 그를 붙잡아 함께 달아난다. 위드는 전직 변호사지만 알코올 중독에 부랑자 신세인 그를 자신의 수하에 두기로 하는데, 위드의 애인 페더스가 그에게 관심을 갖기 시작하면서 세 사람의 관계는 꼬인다. 하워드 혹스의 , 알프레드 히치콕의 등의 각본을 쓴 작가 벤 헥트가 각본을 썼다. 제작사를 포함한 많은 이들이 실패를 예견했지만 흥행에 성공하여 스턴버그의 입지를 다져준 작품이다. 갱 영웅, 미모의 여인, 불길한 어둠에 덮인 도시의 거리 등 갱스터영화의 필요충분조건을 모두 갖춘 최초의 갱스터영화라 손꼽힌다. (2014 영화의 전당 - 조셉 폰 스턴버그 회고전)
지하세계
Adaptation
암흑가의 거물 ‘황소(Bull)’ 위드가 은행을 털어 나온다. 마침 은행 앞을 지나던 부랑자가 위드와 마주치고, 위드는 그를 붙잡아 함께 달아난다. 위드는 전직 변호사지만 알코올 중독에 부랑자 신세인 그를 자신의 수하에 두기로 하는데, 위드의 애인 페더스가 그에게 관심을 갖기 시작하면서 세 사람의 관계는 꼬인다. 하워드 혹스의 , 알프레드 히치콕의 등의 각본을 쓴 작가 벤 헥트가 각본을 썼다. 제작사를 포함한 많은 이들이 실패를 예견했지만 흥행에 성공하여 스턴버그의 입지를 다져준 작품이다. 갱 영웅, 미모의 여인, 불길한 어둠에 덮인 도시의 거리 등 갱스터영화의 필요충분조건을 모두 갖춘 최초의 갱스터영화라 손꼽힌다. (2014 영화의 전당 - 조셉 폰 스턴버그 회고전)
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
Wrongfully blamed for the death of Col. John Randall, Cameo Kirby (Gilbert) must find the true villain and clear his name before he can declare his love for Adele (Olmstead), the dead man's daughter.