6 Movies Directed by Robert Z. Leonard

The Divorcee

The Divorcee

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1930-04-19

Languages:

English, French

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

84 min

Rated:

PASSED

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (1740 Reviews)

Genres:

RomanceDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Ursula Parrott (based on a novel by)

Nick Grinde (treatment)

Zelda Sears (treatment)

John Meehan (continuity and dialogue)

Fullplot:

Jerry and Ted are young, in love, and part of the New York 'in-crowd'. Jerry's decision to marry Ted crushes a yearning Paul. Distraught Paul gets drunk and wrecks his car, disfiguring young Dorothy's face in the process. Out of pity, Paul marries Dorothy. Years later, the apparent perfect marriage of Ted and Jerry falls apart from infidelity on both sides. Inwardly unhappy, popular Jerry lives a party life while Ted sinks into a life of alcoholism. Jerry then runs into Paul, who still loves her. After spending time together with Jerry, Paul plans to divorce Dorothy. When Jerry sees Dorothy again, she has second thoughts about where her life is heading.

Naughty Marietta

Naughty Marietta

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1935-03-29

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

105 min

Rated:

G

IMDB Ratings:

(766 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Rida Johnson Young (book)

John Lee Mahin (screen play)

Frances Goodrich (screen play)

Albert Hackett (screen play)

Fullplot:

Princess Marie de Namours de la Bonfain is a beautiful, young, sophisticated French princess of 23, who finds more worth in true love than a title. On the eve of her arranged marriage, to a Spanish-grandee, whom she doesn't love, her maid, Marietta comes to her to say farewell. Marietta is to leave that night on a cargo ship bound for New Orleans where she is to make a new life and find a husband. Princess Marie trades places with Marietta to escape her unwanted marriage and takes on the maid, Marietta's identity. While sailing, the cargo ship is taken hostage by pirates, but, Captain Richard Warrington and his mercenaries soon come to the rescue. Captain Warrington is quickly taken by the beautiful princess aka Marietta and she with him. But, he has no interest in marriage and she's afraid she might be recognized. Meanwhile in France, a search and reward is out for Princess Marie's whereabouts. Princess Marie's Uncle and fiancèe soon discover that she is in New Orleans and sail for America. When they arrive Princess Maria's true identity is revealed. That eve, a elegant ball is thrown in her honor. Captain Warrington learns that the Princess will be sent back that night to France, but, he isn't going to let the women he loves get away that easy.

The Great Ziegfeld

The Great Ziegfeld

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1936-04-08

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

176 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (4604 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

William Anthony McGuire (screenplay)

Fullplot:

At the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, sideshow barker Flo Ziegfeld turns the tables on his more successful neighbor Billings, and steals his girlfriend to boot. This pattern is repeated throughout their lives, as Ziegfeld makes and loses many fortunes putting on ever bigger, more spectacular shows (sections of which appear in the film). French revue star Anna Held becomes his first wife, but it's not easy being married to the man who "glorified the American girl." Late in life, now married to Billie Burke, he seems to be all washed up, but...

Sweethearts

Sweethearts

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1938-12-30

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

114 min

Rated:

PASSED

IMDB Ratings:

6.5 (425 Reviews)

Genres:

Musical

Cast:

Writer:

Fred De Gresac (book)

Harry B. Smith (book)

Robert B. Smith (book)

Dorothy Parker (screen play)

Alan Campbell (screen play)

Fullplot:

A musical comedy duo in their 6th year on Broadway receive an offer to perform in Hollywood making films. The change of lifestyle is inviting to the Sweethearts as the move will take them away from relatives and friends who want to engage them in countless performances. However, when it comes to signing their Hollywood contract they do not sign as Gwen has been perceived into believing her seetheart and husband is engaged in an affair with their personal assistant. The Sweethearts split up and carry on performing their musical production around America with their understudies as their co-stars. Eventually they are united in a Broadway Show.

In the Good Old Summertime

In the Good Old Summertime

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1949-07-29

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

102 min

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (2338 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Albert Hackett (written for the screen by)

Frances Goodrich (written for the screen by)

Ivan Tors (written for the screen by)

Samson Raphaelson (screenplay)

Miklès Lèszlè (play)

Fullplot:

It's turn of the century America when Andrew and Veronica first meet - by crashing into each other. They develop an instant and mutual dislike which intensifies when, later on, Andrew is forced to hire Veronica as a saleslady at Oberkugen's music store. What the two don't know is that while they may argue and fight constantly throughout the day, they are actually engaged in an innocent, romantic and completely anonymous relationship by night, through the post office.

Too Young to Kiss

Too Young to Kiss

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1952-04-07

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

91 min

Rated:

PASSED

IMDB Ratings:

6.3 (240 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Everett Freeman (story)

Frances Goodrich

Albert Hackett

Fullplot:

Eric Wainwright (Van Johnson), a busy impresario, is besieged by hordes of wannabe concert stars, eager for their big break. One of them is Cynthia Potter (June Allyson), a talented pianist... but she can't get in to see him. When she learns that Wainwright is auditioning young musicians for a children's concert tour, Cynthia dons braces and bobby sox and passes herself off as a child prodigy.

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