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Arthur Ripley is a Director, Scriptwriter, Producer and Editor American born on 12 january 1897 at New York City (USA)
Arthur DeWitt Ripley (January 12, 1897 – February 13, 1961) was an American film screenwriter, editor, producer and director.
In 1923, he joined the Mack Sennett studio as a comedy writer. In the 1920s, he worked closely with Frank Capra churning out screenplays for many movies. After breaking with Capra and the Sennett studio, Ripley again returned to being a gag-writer, screenwriter, and occasional director, making short films with such comedians as W. C. Fields and Edgar Kennedy. His directorial work in the 1940s, Voice in the Wind (1944) and The Chase (1946), were both critical successes, but neither film were boxoffice hits.
Ripley entered the world of academia, helping to establish the Film Center at U.C.L.A. while also working occasionally on TV. Ripley returned to directing one more time, at the request of Robert Mitchum, for Thunder Road (1958) before returning to U.C.L.A. and working until his death in 1961.
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Nationality USA
Birth 12 january 1897 at New York City (USA)
Death 13 february 1961 (at 64 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
Birth 12 january 1897 at New York City (USA)
Death 13 february 1961 (at 64 years) at Los Angeles (USA)
In 1923, he joined the Mack Sennett studio as a comedy writer. In the 1920s, he worked closely with Frank Capra churning out screenplays for many movies. After breaking with Capra and the Sennett studio, Ripley again returned to being a gag-writer, screenwriter, and occasional director, making short films with such comedians as W. C. Fields and Edgar Kennedy. His directorial work in the 1940s, Voice in the Wind (1944) and The Chase (1946), were both critical successes, but neither film were boxoffice hits.
Ripley entered the world of academia, helping to establish the Film Center at U.C.L.A. while also working occasionally on TV. Ripley returned to directing one more time, at the request of Robert Mitchum, for Thunder Road (1958) before returning to U.C.L.A. and working until his death in 1961.
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Thunder Road (1958)
, 1h28Directed by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Action
Themes Transport films, Films about automobiles, Road movies, Chase films
Actors Gene Barry, Robert Mitchum, Jacques Aubuchon, Trevor Bardette, James Mitchum, Peter Breck
Rating65%
Korean War veteran Lucas Doolin (Robert Mitchum) works in the family moonshine business— delivering the illegal liquor his father distills to clandestine distribution points throughout the south in his souped-up hot rod. However, Lucas has more problems than evading the U.S. Treasury agents ("revenooers"), led by determined newcomer Troy Barrett (Gene Barry).
Siren of Atlantis (1949)
, 1h15Directed by Arthur Ripley, John Brahm
Origin USA
Genres Fantasy, Adventure
Themes Films set in Africa, Seafaring films, Transport films, Films set in Atlantis
Actors María Montez, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Dennis O'Keefe, Morris Carnovsky, Henry Daniell, Pierre Watkin
Rating56%
Andre St Avit of the French Foreign Legion is discovered unconscious in the African desert. He claims he stumbled upon the lost kingdom of Atlantis, ruled by the beautiful Queen Antinea, who drove him to commit murder.
The Chase (1946)
, 1h26Directed by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Noir, Crime
Actors Robert Cummings, Michèle Morgan, Steve Cochran, Peter Lorre, Lloyd Corrigan, Jack Holt
Rating64%
Chuck Scott (Robert Cummings) is a World War II veteran who is now a penniless drifter in Miami tormented by bizarre dreams. After finding a wallet and showing his honesty by returning it to Eddie Roman (Steve Cochran), a vicious gangster, Roman hires him to be his driver. Roman tests his new driver, whom he nicknames 'Scotty,' by assuming control of his car from the back seat. Unbeknownst to Scotty, Roman has an accelerator installed in the rear passenger compartment so that he can "take over" the vehicle whenever he wants. This bizarre trick unnerves his new driver as well as Roman's right-hand man, Gino (Peter Lorre).
Voice in the Wind (1944)
, 1h25Directed by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Noir, Crime
Actors Francis Lederer, Sigrid Gurie, J. Edward Bromberg, J. Carrol Naish, Alexander Granach, Luis Alberni
Rating54%
Jan Foley (Francis Lederer), an amnesiac Czech pianist is a victim of Nazi torture for playing a banned song. Living under a new identity on the island of French-governed Guadalupe, Jan tries to recall his past life while working for crooked refugee-smuggler Angelo (Alexander Granach).
I Met My Love Again (1938)
, 1h17Directed by George Cukor, Joshua Logan, Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Joan Bennett, Henry Fonda, Alan Marshal, Louise Platt, May Whitty, Alan Baxter
Rating55%
The film begins with Julie (Joan Bennett) and Ives (Henry Fonda) are two teen sweethearts, on a walk together. They declare they love each other and want to get married as soon as Ives has earned enough money for them to live on.
I Met My Love Again (1938)
, 1h17Directed by George Cukor, Joshua Logan, Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Romance
Actors Joan Bennett, Henry Fonda, Louise Platt, Alan Marshal, May Whitty, Alan Baxter
Rating55%
Dans le Vermont, l'étudiant Ives Towner refuse d'épouser sa petite amie de longue date, Julie Weir, jusqu'à ce qu'il ait une carrière. Peu de temps après, Julie rencontre et se passionne pour le bel écrivain Michael Shaw, et ils se marient et déménagent à Paris. Des années plus tard, après la mort accidentelle de Michael, Julie et sa fille retournent dans le Vermont pour vivre avec sa tante et Julie trouve Ives, maintenant professeur, désintéressé de reprendre leur relation amoureuse.
History Is Made at Night (1937)
, 1h35Directed by Frank Borzage, Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Charles Boyer, Colin Clive, Jean Arthur, Leo Carrillo, Frank Borzage, Ivan Lebedeff
Rating72%
Irene Vail (Jean Arthur) decides to divorce her husband, the rich ship owner Bruce Vail (Colin Clive), after he falsely accuses her of having an affair. Bitterly jealous and possessive of Irene, Vail learns that he can prevent the divorce from being finalized if he can provide evidence that she has been involved with another man within six months of filing for divorce. Vail pays his driver, Michael (Ivan Lebedeff), to go to Irene's hotel room in Paris and pretend to be her lover, with the intention of having a private detective catch them in a compromising position. However, an unknown man overhears Irene's startled cry upon finding Michael in her room. A struggle ensues when the man defends Irene against Michael's unwanted advances, and ends with Michael on the floor, unconscious. When Vail and the detective burst into the room, the man threatens them with a gun, demands Irene's jewelry, and takes Irene hostage.
How to Behave (1936)
, 10minutesDirected by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Robert Benchley, James Flavin, Bess Flowers, Gwen Lee
Rating62%
How to Train a Dog (1936)
, 8minutesDirected by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors Robert Benchley
Rating65%
The Pharmacist (1933)
, 19minutesDirected by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors W. C. Fields, Marjorie Kane, Elise Cavanna, Grady Sutton, Joe Bordeaux
Rating64%
The Barber Shop (1933)
, 21minutesDirected by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Comedy
Actors W. C. Fields, Elise Cavanna, Dagmar Oakland, John West Sinclair, Frank Alexander, Cyril Ring
Rating66%
Alias Jimmy Valentine (1920)
Directed by Edmund Mortimer, Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Crime
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Bert Lytell, Vola Vale, Eugene Pallette, Marc Robbins, Winter Hall, Jim Farley
Rating55%
Based upon a review in a film magazine, Jimmy Valentine (Lytell), a prisoner in Sing Sing for safe-cracking, although guilty, maintains his innocence. When he obtains a pardon, he goes straight, influenced by a beautiful girl (Vale). He assumes a new identity as Lee Randall and diligently works at a bank for three years. When he is about to get married, Detective Doyle comes to town with proof of Valentine's guilt. However, the Randall identity is complete, and just as the detective is convinced and about to leave, word comes that a little girl is trapped in the bank safe and no one has the combination. Although the detective is nearby, Valentine uses his skills to open the safe, knowing that it will give away his identity. After the girl is rescued, the detective decides to leave without arresting Valentine.
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Voice in the Wind (1944)
, 1h25Directed by Arthur Ripley
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Noir, Crime
Actors Francis Lederer, Sigrid Gurie, J. Edward Bromberg, J. Carrol Naish, Alexander Granach, Luis Alberni
Roles Original Story
Rating54%
Jan Foley (Francis Lederer), an amnesiac Czech pianist is a victim of Nazi torture for playing a banned song. Living under a new identity on the island of French-governed Guadalupe, Jan tries to recall his past life while working for crooked refugee-smuggler Angelo (Alexander Granach).
Waterfront (1939)
, 59minutesOrigin USA
Genres Drama, Action, Crime
Themes Films based on plays
Actors Gloria Dickson, Dennis Morgan, Marie Wilson, Sheila Bromley, Frank Faylen, Ward Bond
Rating58%
Everybody's Hobby (1939)
, 54minutesDirected by William C. McGann
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Irene Rich, Henry O'Neill, Jackie Moran, John Ridgely, Peggy Stewart, Alberto Morin
Roles Dialogue
Rating53%