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The Pride of the Yankees (1942) -- Baseball star Lou Gehrig overcomes the odds to become a legend in the game.
Lifeboat (1944) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
Made for Each Other (1939) -- Young lawyer meets and marries girl after knowing her one day. Takes bride home to meet his mother who disapproves of the marriage...
Made for Each Other (1939) -- Young lawyer meets and marries girl after knowing her one day. Takes bride home to meet his mother who disapproves of the marriage...

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Overview

Date of Death:
23 October 1964, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Trivia:
Father of producer 'Jo Swerling Jr.' more
STARmeter: ?
Down 16% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. more
Alternate Names:
Joseph Swirling

Filmography



Writer:
  1. It Happened One Christmas (1977) (TV) (1946 screenplay It's a Wonderful Life)

  2. King of the Roaring 20's - The Story of Arnold Rothstein (1961) (writer)
    ... aka The Big Bankroll (UK)

  3. "Markham" (1 episode, 1959)
        - Woman of Arles (1959) TV episode (written by)
  4. "Producers' Showcase" (1 episode, 1956)
        - The Lord Don't Play Favorites (1956) TV episode (adaptation)
  5. Guys and Dolls (1955/I) (book for musical play "Guys and Dolls")
  6. Thunder in the East (1952) (writer)

  7. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) (additional scenes)
    ... aka Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (USA: complete title)
  8. Leave Her to Heaven (1945) (screenplay)
  9. Lifeboat (1944) (screenplay)
  10. A Lady Takes a Chance (1943) (story)
    ... aka The Cowboy and the Girl
  11. Crash Dive (1943) (screenplay)
  12. The Pride of the Yankees (1942) (screenplay)
  13. Confirm or Deny (1941) (screenplay)
  14. New York Town (1941) (story)
  15. Blood and Sand (1941) (screenplay)
  16. The Westerner (1940) (screenplay)

  17. Gone with the Wind (1939) (contributing writer) (uncredited)
  18. The Real Glory (1939) (screenplay)
  19. Made for Each Other (1939) (screenplay)
  20. I Am the Law (1938) (screenplay)
  21. Dr. Rhythm (1938) (writer)
    ... aka Doctor Rhythm
  22. Double Wedding (1937) (screenplay)
  23. Pennies from Heaven (1936) (screenplay)
  24. The Music Goes 'Round (1936) (dialogue)
  25. Love Me Forever (1935) (screenplay)
    ... aka On Wings of Song (UK)
  26. The Whole Town's Talking (1935) (writer)
    ... aka Passport to Fame (UK)
  27. Lady by Choice (1934) (screenplay)
  28. The Defense Rests (1934) (screenplay) (story)
  29. Sisters Under the Skin (1934) (writer)
    ... aka The Romantic Age (UK)
  30. Once to Every Woman (1934) (writer)
  31. No Greater Glory (1934) (writer)
  32. East of Fifth Avenue (1933) (writer)
    ... aka Two in a Million (UK)
  33. Man's Castle (1933) (writer)
    ... aka A Man's Castle (USA: review title)
  34. As the Devil Commands (1933) (story)
  35. The Wrecker (1933) (writer)
  36. The Woman I Stole (1933) (writer)
  37. The Circus Queen Murder (1933) (writer)
  38. Below the Sea (1933) (screenplay) (story) (uncredited)
  39. Man Against Woman (1932) (screenplay)
  40. Washington Merry-Go-Round (1932) (screenplay)
    ... aka Invisible Power (UK)
  41. War Correspondent (1932) (adaptation and dialogue)
    ... aka Soldiers of Fortune (UK)
  42. Hollywood Speaks (1932) (writer)
  43. Attorney for the Defense (1932) (adaptation and dialogue)
  44. Shopworn (1932) (dialogue)
  45. Love Affair (1932) (writer)
  46. Behind the Mask (1932) (dialogue) (story "In the Secret Service")
    ... aka The Man Who Dared
  47. Forbidden (1932) (adaptation and dialogue)
  48. The Deceiver (1931) (writer)
  49. Platinum Blonde (1931) (adaptation)
  50. El pasado acusa (1931) (scenario)
    ... aka The Accusing Past (USA: review title)
  51. The Miracle Woman (1931) (writer)
  52. The Good Bad Girl (1931) (dialogue)
  53. Carne de cabaret (1931) (story)
  54. Dirigible (1931) (adaptation and dialogue)
  55. Ten Cents a Dance (1931) (writer)
  56. Madonna of the Streets (1930) (adaptation)
  57. The Squealer (1930) (dialogue)
  58. Rain or Shine (1930) (dialogue and continuity)
  59. Ladies Must Play (1930) (dialogue)
  60. Hell's Island (1930) (adaptation) (screenplay)
  61. Sisters (1930) (scenario)
  62. Around the Corner (1930) (story and scenario)
  63. Ladies of Leisure (1930) (adaptation and dialogue)
  64. The Kibitzer (1930) (play) (as Joseph Swirling)
    ... aka The Busybody (UK)

  65. Melody Lane (1929) (play "The Understander")
  66. Humor Risk (1921) (writer)

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Active on Broadway in the following productions: more
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