Writing
Jo Swerling
- Titles
- 56movies
- Career
Active from 1921 to 1961, busiest in 1932 with 7 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 0top three billing
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
The Whole Town's Talking86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 18 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.8average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.7average 3.6
- Romance6.2average 3.8
- Wholesome4.7average 3.3
- Class & Capitalism4.4average 3.3
- Catharsis5.9average 5.1
- Wit & Wordplay4.4average 3.7
- Family Dynamics5.3average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.0, average 5.2
- Pop Culture0.8, average 2.2
- Violence3.1, average 4.3
- Scare1.4, average 2.6
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 7
- Melodrama 3
- Social Commentary 3
- Classic Hollywood Drama 2
- Golden Age Cinema 2
- Historical Setting 2
- Nostalgic Charm 2
- 1930s Romance 2
- Character-Driven 2
- Classic Screwball Comedy 2
- Moral Dilemmas 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jack HoltActorDirigible, The Woman I Stole, The Defense Rests, Hollywood Speaks, The Wrecker, +3 more- JJoseph WalkerCinematographerForbidden, Ladies of Leisure, The Miracle Woman, Dirigible, Rain or Shine, +2 more
Walter ConnollyActorEast of Fifth Avenue, Once to Every Woman, Washington Merry-Go-Round, Man's Castle, Lady by Choice, +1 more
Viola LawrenceEditorThe Whole Town's Talking, I Am the Law, Man's Castle, No Greater Glory, Lady by Choice, +1 more
Frank CapraDirectorForbidden, Ladies of Leisure, The Miracle Woman, Dirigible, Rain or Shine- JJoseph H. AugustCinematographerSisters Under the Skin, The Whole Town's Talking, Man's Castle, No Greater Glory, As the Devil Commands
Arthur HohlActorThe Whole Town's Talking, The Defense Rests, Man's Castle, Lady by Choice
Fay WrayActorDirigible, Once to Every Woman, The Woman I Stole, Below the Sea
Barbara StanwyckActorForbidden, Ten Cents a Dance, Ladies of Leisure, The Miracle Woman
Ted TetzlaffCinematographerAttorney for the Defense, Washington Merry-Go-Round, Lady by Choice, Behind the Mask- MMaurice WrightEditorForbidden, Ladies of Leisure, The Miracle Woman, Rain or Shine
Mary CarlisleActorEast of Fifth Avenue, Once to Every Woman, Doctor Rhythm
Movies and TV shows
11920s
1 title
Humor Risk (1921)
Writer, Producer