

Writing
Herman J. Mankiewicz
- Titles
- 101movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1926 to 1952, busiest in 1935 with 5 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
Citizen Kane91/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 27 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.9average 2.6
- Nostalgia5.9average 3.7
- Romance5.5average 3.8
- Wit & Wordplay4.9average 3.7
- Class & Capitalism4.3average 3.3
- Wholesome4.0average 3.3
- Pathos5.7average 5.2
- Melancholy5.1average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.5, average 5.3
- Scare1.1, average 2.6
- Uncanny1.1, average 2.5
- Violence3.0, average 4.3
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 9
- Historical Setting 5
- Social Commentary 4
- Psychological Drama 3
- Melodrama 3
- Romantic Comedy 3
- Golden Age Cinema 2
- Character-Driven Narrative 2
- Post-War Setting 2
- Pre-Code Era 2
- Witty Dialogue 2
- Lighthearted Entertainment 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
- WWilliam AxtComposerDinner at Eight, It's in the Air, The Murder Man, Operator 13, Stamboul Quest, +1 more
Frank MorganActorThe Human Comedy, Escapade, Keeping Company, The Perfect Gentleman, Laughter
Jack OakieActorThe Man I Love, Dancers in the Dark, Rise and Shine, The Dummy
Ted HealyActorSan Francisco, It's in the Air, Meet the Baron, Operator 13
William PowellActorMan of the World, The Last Command, Escapade, Ladies' Man
Richard ArlenActorThunderbolt, The Man I Love, Figures Don't Lie, Come On, Marines!
Ray CollinsActorCitizen Kane, See Here, Private Hargrove, The Human Comedy
Walter BrennanActorThe Pride of the Yankees, Stand by for Action, Rise and Shine
Henry TraversActorAfter Office Hours, Another Language, Escapade
Harvey StephensActorIt's in the Air, The Murder Man, After Office Hours
Spencer TracyActorSan Francisco, The Murder Man, The Show-Off
Jean HarlowActorDinner at Eight, Suzy, Moran of the Marines
Movies and TV shows
111940s
5 titles ยท average score 80
74
The Enchanted Cottage (1945)
Writer, Screenplay
67
Christmas Holiday (1944)
Screenplay
86
The Pride of the Yankees (1942)
Screenplay
91
Citizen Kane (1941)
as Newspaperman (uncredited)






