Allan Scott (May 23, 1906 – April 13, 1995) was a

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who was nominated for an

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for '' So Proudly We Hail!''.

Career

He co-wrote the screenplays for a number of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers films: ''

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'' (1935), '' Follow the Fleet'' (1936), ''

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'' (1936), ''

Shall We Dance Shall We Dance may refer to: Films * ''Shall We Dance'' (1937 film), a Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers musical * ''Shall We Dance?'' (1996 film), a Japanese film about ballroom dancing * ''Shall We Dance?'' (2004 film), an American remake of the ...

'' (1937), and '' Carefree'' (1938), as well as '' Roberta'' (1935), in which they played supporting roles.

Filmography

:''As screenwriter, unless otherwise noted.'' * '' Goodbye Again'' (1933) (play) * ''

Let's Try Again ''Let's Try Again'' is a 1934 American melodrama film starring Clive Brook. It was known in Britain as ''Marriage Symphony''. It earned $183,000 at the box office at a time when a film of its budget was expected to earn $250,000.Richard Jewell a ...

'' (1934) (uncredited) * ''

By Your Leave ''By Your Leave'' is a 1934 American domestic comedy film directed by Lloyd Corrigan from a script by Allan Scott (American screenwriter), Allan Scott, Lewis Foster, and Sam Mintz. The screenplay was based on a play of the same name by Gladys Hur ...

'' (1934) * '' Roberta'' (1935) * ''Village Tale'' (1935) * ''

'' (1935) * '' In Person'' (1935) * '' I Dream Too Much'' (1935) (uncredited add. dialogue) * '' Follow the Fleet'' (1936) * ''

'' (1936) * '' Quality Street'' (1937) * ''

'' (1937) * '' Wise Girl'' (1937) (also story) * ''

Joy of Living ''Joy of Living'' is a 1938 American musical comedy film directed by Tay Garnett and starring Irene Dunne and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. with supporting performances from Alice Brady, Guy Kibbee, Jean Dixon, Eric Blore and Lucille Ball. It features th ...

'' (1938) * '' Carefree'' (1938) (also uncredited minor acting role) * '' Man About Town'' (1939) * ''

5th Ave Girl ''Fifth Avenue Girl'', sometimes stylized as ''5th Ave Girl'', is a 1939 RKO Radio Pictures comedy film directed by Gregory La Cava and starring Ginger Rogers, Walter Connolly, Verree Teasdale, and James Ellison. The screenplay was written by Al ...

'' (1939) * '' Primrose Path'' (1940) * '' Lucky Partners'' (1940) * '' Honeymoon for Three'' (1941) (play) * ''

Sun Valley Serenade ''Sun Valley Serenade'' is a 1941 musical film directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and starring Sonja Henie, John Payne, Glenn Miller, Milton Berle, and Lynn Bari. It features the Glenn Miller Orchestra as well as dancing by the Nicholas Brothers. ...

'' (1941) (uncredited contributing writer) * '' Skylark'' (1941) * ''

Remember the Day ''Remember the Day'' is a 1941 film released by 20th Century Fox, directed by Henry King, and starring Claudette Colbert and John Payne. Plot Elderly schoolteacher Nora Trinell reflects on her life and teaching career while waiting to see Dew ...

'' (1941) * '' So Proudly We Hail!'' (1943) * ''I Love a Soldier'' (1944) * ''Here Come the Waves'' (1944) * '' Blue Skies'' (1946) (adaptation) * '' Let's Dance'' (1950) * ''

The Guy Who Came Back ''The Guy Who Came Back'' is a 1951 film made by 20th Century Fox, directed by Joseph M. Newman, and starring Paul Douglas, Joan Bennett, and Linda Darnell. The screenplay was written by Allan Scott, based on story by William Fay. Plot Injur ...

'' (1951) * ''

Wait till the Sun Shines, Nellie "Wait 'Till the Sun Shines, Nellie" is a 1905 popular song with music written by Harry Von Tilzer and lyrics by Andrew B. Sterling. History "Wait 'Till the Sun Shines, Nellie" has been recorded many times and is now considered a pop standard. ...

'' (1952) (adaptation) * '' The Four Poster'' (1952) * ''

The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T ''The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.'' is a 1953 American musical fantasy film about a boy who dreams himself into a fantasy world ruled by a diabolical piano teacher enslaving children to practice piano forever. It was the only feature film written b ...

'' (1953) * ''

Top Secret Affair ''Top Secret Affair'' is a 1957 American romantic comedy film made by Carrollton Inc. and distributed by Warner Bros. that stars Susan Hayward and Kirk Douglas. It was directed by H. C. Potter and produced by Martin Rackin and Milton Sperling ...

'' (1957) * ''

Quick, Let's Get Married ''Quick, Let's Get Married'' (also known as ''The Confession'') is a 1964 American comedy film directed by William Dieterle and starring Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland and Barbara Eden.Monaco p.229 Plot A madam (Rogers) helps a master thief (Milland) ...

'' (1964) (Daughter

Pippa Scott Philippa Scott is an American actress who has appeared in film and television since the 1950s. Personal life Scott was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of actress Laura Straub and screenwriter Allan Scott; an uncle was th ...

appears)

Personal life

Allan was the father of actor

and brother of film producer and screenwriter

Adrian Scott Robert Adrian Scott (February 6, 1911 – December 25, 1972) was an American screenwriter and film producer. He was one of the Hollywood Ten and later blacklisted by the Hollywood movie studio bosses. Life and career Early life Scott was born ...

. He died on 13 April 1995 at St. John's Health Center in

Santa Monica, California Santa Monica (; Spanish language, Spanish: ''Santa Mónica'') is a city in Los Angeles County, California, Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast (California), South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 United Sta ...

, at aged 88.

References

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* 1906 births 1995 deaths American male screenwriters People from Kearny, New Jersey Screenwriters from New Jersey 20th-century American male writers 20th-century American screenwriters {{US-screen-writer-stub