Film
★ 6.2
1943
Above Suspicion
Two newlyweds spy on the Nazis for the British Secret Service during their honeymoon in Europe.
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Born
1901-04-24 · 56 yrs
Died
1958-04-10
From
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts, USA
Known for
Writing
Melville Baker (April 24, 1901 – April 10, 1958) was an American screenwriter. Melville, the Youngest Baker by Patti Bender Like his father, Mel was a writer, first for the stage and then film. He left the past behind–including his first wife–and moved to Los Angeles. In June of the same year, 1929, Adolphe Menjou’s first talking movie, “Fashions In Love,” was released, adaptation and dialogue by Robert’s son, Melville Baker. In July, Lillian Gish’s first talking movie was announced, “One Romantic Night,” an adaptation by Melville Baker of his translated play for the stage, “The Swan.” (Incidentally, if you’ve never seen the 1956 remake of “The Swan,” do yourself a favor and watch it. It’s an all-time favorite among favorites!) Mel married Humphrey Bogart’s agent, Mary Huntoon, and they built a home in Stone Canyon.…
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