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Writing
S.J. Perelman
- Titles
- 15movies2TV shows
- Career
Active from 1931 to 1958, with a break from 1941 to 1955, busiest in 1932 and 1936 with 2 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
68/100
- Highest rated
Horse Feathers71/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 5 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Physical Comedy7.2average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor5.1average 2.0
- Historical5.6average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.4average 3.6
- Satire & Parody4.9average 2.3
- Situational Comedy5.2average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay5.7average 3.7
- Wonder5.0average 3.4
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.6, average 5.2
- Psychological3.1, average 5.6
- Melancholy2.6, average 4.7
- Family Dynamics2.8, average 4.7
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Family-Friendly 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Thelma ToddActorMonkey Business, Horse Feathers, Sitting Pretty- LLaura PerelmanWriterThe Golden Fleecing, Ambush, Florida Special
Norman Z. McLeodDirectorMonkey Business, Horse Feathers, Early to Bed
Jack OakieActorFlorida Special, Sitting Pretty
Lloyd NolanActorThe Golden Fleecing, Ambush
Groucho MarxActorMonkey Business, Horse Feathers
Harpo MarxActorMonkey Business, Horse Feathers
Zeppo MarxActorMonkey Business, Horse Feathers
Chico MarxActorMonkey Business, Horse Feathers- WWill B. JohnstoneWriterMonkey Business, Horse Feathers
- LLeonard SmithCinematographerThe Golden Fleecing, Hold 'Em Jail
Movies and TV shows
141950s
3 titles Β· average score 66

Aladdin (1958)
Writer
66
Around the World in Eighty Days (1956)
Screenplay

One Touch of Venus (1955)
Theatre Play
1940s
3 titles Β· average score 68
66
One Touch of Venus (1948)
Musical
71
Larceny, Inc. (1942)
Theatre Play

The Golden Fleecing (1940)
Screenplay
1930s
8 titles Β· average score 69

Ambush (1939)
Screenplay

Early to Bed (1936)
Story

Florida Special (1936)
Screenplay

Paris Interlude (1934)
Theatre Play

Sitting Pretty (1933)
Screenplay
71
Horse Feathers (1932)
Screenplay
64
Hold 'Em Jail (1932)
Screenplay
71
Monkey Business (1931)
Screenplay