Peter Milne (August 15, 1896 – March 29, 1968) was an American

screenwriter A screenplay writer (also called screenwriter, scriptwriter, scribe or scenarist) is a writer who practices the craft of screenwriting, writing screenplays on which mass media, such as films, television programs and video games, are based. ...

, who wrote for more than 50 films. Prior to this, he wrote reviews for the ''

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'', and was the author of ''Motion Picture Directing: The Facts and Theories of the Newest Art'' (1922).

Selected filmography

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'' (1921) * ''

Queen of the Moulin Rouge ''Queen of the Moulin Rouge'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Ray C. Smallwood and starring Martha Mansfield, Joseph Striker Joseph Striker (December 23, 1898 – February 24, 1974) was an American actor. He appeared in ...

'' (1922) * ''

What Fools Men Are ''What Fools Men Are'' is a 1922 American silent comedy drama film directed by George Terwilliger and starring Faire Binney, Lucy Fox, and Huntley Gordon. It is based upon the play ''The Flapper'' by Eugene Walter. Plot As described in a film ma ...

'' (1922) * ''

When the Desert Calls ''When the Desert Calls'' is a 1922 American silent drama film directed by Ray C. Smallwood and starring Violet Heming, Robert Frazer and Huntley Gordon.Connelly p.432 Cast * Violet Heming as Louise Caldwell * Robert Frazer as Eldred Caldwell / ...

'' (1922) * ''

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'' (1925) * '' The College Widow'' (1927) * ''

Home Struck ''Home Struck'' is a 1927 American silent film directed by Ralph Ince and starring Viola Dana, Alan Brooks and Tom Gallery. Cast * Viola Dana as Barbara Page * Alan Brooks as Lyn Holmes * Tom Gallery as Dick Cobb * Nigel Barrie Nigel ...

'' (1927) * ''

The Michigan Kid ''The Michigan Kid'' is a 1947 American Cinecolor Western film directed by Ray Taylor and starring Jon Hall, Victor McLaglen, Rita Johnson, and Andy Devine. It was Hall's first film after getting out of the army and filming began 15 April 1 ...

'' (1928) * '' Name the Woman'' (1928) * '' The Head of the Family'' (1928) * ''

Modern Mothers ''Modern Mothers'' is a 1928 American silent drama film, directed by Phil Rosen. It stars Helene Chadwick, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., and Ethel Grey Terry, and was released on May 13, 1928. Cast list * Helene Chadwick as Adele Dayton * Douglas Fa ...

'' (1928) * '' Object: Alimony'' (1928) * ''

The Kennel Murder Case ''The Kennel Murder Case'' is a 1933 murder mystery novel written by S. S. Van Dine with fictional detective Philo Vance investigating a complex locked-room mystery. Plot summary One of the Coe brothers is found dead in his bedroom, locked f ...

'' (1933) * '' From Headquarters'' (1933) * ''

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'' (1934) * ''

Gold Diggers of 1935 ''Gold Diggers of 1935'' is an American musical film directed and choreographed by Busby Berkeley, and starring Dick Powell, Adolphe Menjou, Gloria Stuart and Alice Brady. Winifred Shaw, Hugh Herbert and Glenda Farrell are also featured. The son ...

'' (1935) * '' The Woman in Red'' (1935) * ''

Mr. Moto in Danger Island ''Mr. Moto in Danger Island'' is a 1939 American mystery film directed by Herbert I. Leeds and starring Peter Lorre, Jean Hersholt and Amanda Duff. It is part of the Mr. Moto series of films. The film was based on the novel ''Murder in Trinidad' ...

'' (1939) * '' The House of Fear'' (1939) * ''

They Meet Again ''They Meet Again'' is a 1941 American film directed by Erle C. Kenton and starring Jean Hersholt, Dorothy Lovett, and Robert Baldwin. It is one of the six films in the Dr. Christian series. Plot Dr. Paul Christian is giving a party for Janie W ...

'' (1941) * '' Step Lively'' (1944) * '' God Is My Co-Pilot'' (1945) * ''

The Verdict ''The Verdict'' is a 1982 American legal drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by David Mamet, adapted from Barry Reed's 1980 novel of the same name. It stars Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, Jack Warden, James Mason, Milo O'Shea, and ...

'' (1946) * ''

My Wild Irish Rose ''My Wild Irish Rose'' is a 1947 film directed by David Butler. It stars Dennis Morgan and Arlene Dahl (in her debut film). It was nominated for an Academy Award in 1948. Plot A fictionalized biopic of Chauncey Olcott, the movie traces the rise ...

'' (1947) * ''

The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady ''The Daughter of Rosie O'Grady'' is a 1950 American musical film directed by David Butler. It stars June Haver and Gordon MacRae. The story is mostly about the lives of musical performers in New York in the closing years of the 19th century. M ...

'' (1950) * ''

Painting the Clouds with Sunshine "Painting the Clouds with Sunshine" is a popular song published in 1929. The music was written by Joe Burke and the lyrics by Al Dubin for the 1929 musical film ''Gold Diggers of Broadway'' when it was sung by Nick Lucas. ''Gold Diggers of Broa ...

'' (1951) * ''

She's Working Her Way Through College ''She's Working Her Way Through College'' is a 1952 American comedy film produced by Warner Bros. A musical comedy in Technicolor, it is directed by H. Bruce Humberstone and stars Virginia Mayo and Ronald Reagan. The screenplay is based on the 1 ...

'' (1952)

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