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Writing
S.J. Perelman
- Career
Active from 1931 to 1963, with a break from 1941 to 1955, busiest in 1932 and 1939 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
70/100
- Highest rated
Horse Feathers82/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 6 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.5, average 5.4
- Psychological2.6, average 5.5
- Melancholy2.0, average 4.7
- Pathos3.0, average 5.3
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Feel-Good 2
- Family-Friendly 2
- Lighthearted 2
- Classic Hollywood 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- LLaura PerelmanWriterAmbush, The Golden Fleecing, Florida Special, Boy Trouble
Thelma ToddActorHorse Feathers, Monkey Business, Sitting Pretty
Chico MarxActorHorse Feathers, Monkey Business
Jack OakieActorFlorida Special, Sitting Pretty
Harpo MarxActorHorse Feathers, Monkey Business
Zeppo MarxActorHorse Feathers, Monkey Business
Lloyd NolanActorAmbush, The Golden Fleecing
Groucho MarxActorHorse Feathers, Monkey Business
John HartleyActorAmbush, Boy Trouble
Norman Z. McLeodDirectorHorse Feathers, Monkey Business- LLeonard SmithCinematographerThe Golden Fleecing, Hold 'Em Jail
- WWill B. JohnstoneWriterHorse Feathers, Monkey Business
Movies and TV shows
15Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
1960s
1 title
1950s
3 titles · average score 67
1940s
3 titles · average score 66
GoodWatch score 66Musical
GoodWatch score 73Theatre Play
GoodWatch score 60Screenplay
1930s
8 titles · average score 68
Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
GoodWatch score 49Theatre Play
GoodWatch score 71Screenplay
GoodWatch score 82Screenplay
GoodWatch score 64Screenplay
GoodWatch score 76Screenplay