

Writing
Edna Ferber
- Titles
- 30movies
- Career
Active from 1919 to 1989, with a break from 1961 to 1976, with up to 2 main titles a year.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
66/100
- Highest rated
Giant81/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 11 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical8.4average 2.6
- Romance7.0average 3.8
- Family Dynamics7.5average 4.7
- Nostalgia6.3average 3.6
- Class & Capitalism5.9average 3.3
- Pathos6.7average 5.2
- Wholesome4.8average 3.3
- Politics3.9average 2.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.5, average 5.2
- Scare0.7, average 2.6
- Crime1.9, average 3.7
- Adrenaline3.4, average 5.1
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Cinema 3
- Historical Romance 3
- Family Saga 3
- Social Commentary 3
- Nostalgic 2
- Character Study 2
- Class Conflict 2
- Historical Drama 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jerome KernWriterShow Boat, Show Boat, Show Boat
Max SteinerComposerCimarron, Ice Palace, Saratoga Trunk
Irene DunneActorCimarron, Show Boat
Louise BeaversActorThe Expert, Glamour
Mercedes McCambridgeActorGiant, Cimarron
Louise DresserActorGigolo, Mother Knows Best
Dickie MooreActorSo Big!, The Expert
Oscar Hammerstein IIWriterShow Boat, Show Boat- GGeorge S. KaufmanWriterDinner at Eight, The Royal Family
- TTed J. KentEditorShow Boat, Glamour
William WylerDirectorCome and Get It, Glamour- JJohn D. DunningEditorCimarron, Show Boat
Movies and TV shows
291980s
2 titles Β· average score 61
47
Dinner at Eight (1989)
Writer
76
Show Boat (1989)
Writer
1970s
1 title

The Royal Family (1977)
Writer
1960s
2 titles Β· average score 56
59
Cimarron (1960)
Novel
54
Ice Palace (1960)
Novel
1950s
3 titles Β· average score 73
1940s
1 title Β· average score 60
1930s
10 titles Β· average score 73

No Place to Go (1939)
Theatre Play
87
Stage Door (1937)
Theatre Play
81
Show Boat (1936)
Novel

Glamour (1934)
Writer
81
Dinner at Eight (1933)
Theatre Play
67
So Big! (1932)
Novel

The Expert (1932)
Theatre Play, Story
63
Cimarron (1931)
Novel
1920s
8 titles Β· average score 55
55
Show Boat (1929)
Writer

Hard to Get (1929)
Original Story

Mother Knows Best (1928)
Writer

The Home Girl (1928)
Story

Gigolo (1926)
Novel

Welcome Home (1925)
Theatre Play

So Big (1924)
Novel
1910s
2 titles

A Gay Old Dog (1919)
Story

Our Mrs. McChesney (1918)
Theatre Play






