Writing
Melvin Frank
- Titles
- 35movies1TV show
- Career
Active from 1942 to 1987, busiest in 1946 with 3 main titles.
- Directed
- 17titles as director
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
The Court Jester89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 20 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Situational Comedy6.9average 2.7
- Physical Comedy5.0average 2.4
- Nostalgia6.1average 3.7
- Wit & Wordplay6.1average 3.7
- Wholesome5.8average 3.3
- Historical4.8average 2.6
- Romance6.0average 3.8
- Satire & Parody4.1average 2.3
Rarely in their work
- Violence1.7, average 4.2
- Psychological3.3, average 5.6
- Contemporary Realism3.3, average 5.4
- Scare0.6, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 4
- Witty Banter 3
- Romantic Comedy 3
- Escapist Entertainment 3
- Classic Slapstick Comedy 2
- Charming Performances 2
- Dialogue-Driven 2
- Lighthearted Drama 2
- Nostalgic Charm 2
- Slapstick Comedy 2
- Nostalgic 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Norman PanamaWriterThe Court Jester, White Christmas, The Road to Hong Kong, Star Spangled Rhythm, Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, +18 more
Bob HopeActorThe Road to Hong Kong, Star Spangled Rhythm, Road to Utopia, The Facts of Life, My Favorite Blonde, +2 more
Bing CrosbyActorWhite Christmas, The Road to Hong Kong, Star Spangled Rhythm, Road to Utopia, Duffy's Tavern- RRay JuneCinematographerThe Court Jester, The Reformer and the Redhead, Callaway Went Thataway, Above and Beyond, Strictly Dishonorable
- BBill ButlerEditorWalk Like a Man, A Touch of Class, Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell, Lost and Found, The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
Dorothy LamourActorStar Spangled Rhythm, And the Angels Sing, Road to Utopia, Duffy's Tavern
Leigh HarlineComposerMr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, Strange Bedfellows, Road to Utopia, The Facts of Life
Danny KayeActorThe Court Jester, White Christmas, Knock on Wood
George SegalActorA Touch of Class, Lost and Found, The Duchess and the Dirtwater Fox
Betty HuttonActorAnd the Angels Sing, Happy Go Lucky, Duffy's Tavern
Herbert RudleyActorThe Court Jester, The Jayhawkers!, That Certain Feeling
Fred MacMurrayActorStar Spangled Rhythm, And the Angels Sing, Callaway Went Thataway
Movies and TV shows
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2000s
1 title · average score 32
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1980s
1 title · average score 48
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1970s
4 titles · average score 60
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1960s
6 titles · average score 61
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1950s
11 titles · average score 63
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1940s
12 titles · average score 67
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