Sy Bartlett

1900-07-10 Mykolaiv, Ukraine 29 Credits

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sy Bartlett (July 10, 1900 – May 29, 1978) was an American author and screenwriter/producer of Hollywood films. Born Sacha Baraniev in Ukraine, he immigrated to the United States at the age of four and adopted the name Sidney Bartlett. Bartlett died in Hollywood on May 29, 1978, aged 77, from cancer. Sy Bartlett was born on July 10, 1900 in the Black Sea seaport of Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine. His parents immigrated to the United States in 1904, settling ...

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Che!

Che!

1969

Producer, Story

5.0
Producing Writing

Biography of Argentinian revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara, who helped Fidel Castro in his struggle against the corrupt Batista regime, eventually r...

In Enemy Country

In Enemy Country

1968

Story

8.0
Writing

Wartime secret agents are on a mission to destroy a deadly new type of torpedo, hidden in a Nazi stronghold in France.

A Gathering of Eagles

A Gathering of Eagles

1963

Story, Producer

5.4
Writing Producing

Rock Hudson plays an Air Force Colonel who has just been re-assigned as a cold war B-52 commander who must shape up his men to pass a grueling inspect...

Cape Fear

Cape Fear

1962

Producer

7.4
Producing

Sam Bowden witnesses a rape committed by Max Cady and testifies against him. When released after 8 years in prison, Cady begins stalking Bowden and hi...

Beloved Infidel

Beloved Infidel

1959

Screenplay

6.0
Writing

In the late 1930s, Sheilah Graham’s Hollywood column quickly becomes popular for its biting tone. At a party, she meets author F. Scott Fitzgerald, an...

Pork Chop Hill

Pork Chop Hill

1959

Producer

6.5
Producing

Korean War, April 1953. Lieutenant Clemons, leader of the King company of the United States Infantry, is ordered to recapture Pork Chop Hill, occupied...

The Big Country

The Big Country

1958

Screenplay

7.6
Writing

Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future father-in-law, Major Terrill, a...

The Last Command

The Last Command

1955

Story

6.4
Writing

During the Texas War of Independence of 1836 American frontiersman and pioneer Jim Bowie pleads for caution with the rebellious Texicans. They don't h...

That Lady

That Lady

1955

Producer, Screenplay

6.0
Producing Writing

In 1570, widowed Princess Ana de Mendoza becomes the love object of a deadly rivalry between her cousin Don Inigo, King Philip II of Spain and his sec...

The Red Beret

The Red Beret

1953

Adaptation

6.6

Steve MacKendrick resigns from the US Army after causing the needless death of a fellow officer. Wanting to serve in the war, he enlists as a Canadian...

Twelve O'Clock High

Twelve O'Clock High

1949

Screenplay, Novel

7.1
Writing

In the early days of daylight bombing raids over Germany, General Frank Savage must take command of a 'hard luck' bomber group. Much of the story deal...

Down to the Sea in Ships

Down to the Sea in Ships

1949

Story, Screenplay

6.9
Writing

During a whaling expedition in the late 1800's, the aging Captain Bering Joy (Lionel Barrymore) and his new first mate, Dan Lunceford (Richard Widmark...

13 Rue Madeleine

13 Rue Madeleine

1947

Screenplay

6.0
Writing

Bob Sharkey, an instructor of would-be spies for the Allied Office of Strategic Services, becomes suspicious of one of the latest batch of students, B...

The Princess and the Pirate

The Princess and the Pirate

1944

Story

6.9
Writing

Princess Margaret is travelling incognito to elope with her true love instead of marrying the man her father has betrothed her to. On the high seas, h...

Two Yanks in Trinidad

Two Yanks in Trinidad

1942

Screenplay, Story

2.0
Writing

The Two Yanks in Trinidad are gangsters Tim Reardon (Pat O'Brien) and Vince Barrows (Brian Donlevy), who split up over a disagreement and join the arm...

Road to Zanzibar

Road to Zanzibar

1941

Story

6.3
Writing

Stranded in Africa, Chuck and his pal Fearless have comic versions of jungle adventures, featuring two attractive con-women.

Sandy Gets Her Man

Sandy Gets Her Man

1940

Writer

4.0
Writing

A young widow lets her baby be the deciding factor as to which eligible bachelor she should marry.

The Amazing Mr. Williams

The Amazing Mr. Williams

1939

Screenplay, Story

5.8
Writing

Kenny Williams, a lieutenant on the homicide squad, is engaged to Maxine Carroll, the Mayor's secretary. Or isn't he rather married with his job? For ...

Cocoanut Grove

Cocoanut Grove

1938

Screenplay

Writing

Band tries to get an audition for a job at a prestigious nightclub.

Sergeant Murphy

Sergeant Murphy

1938

Story

5.0
Writing

An Army private proves his horse is fit for service and wins his colonel's daughter.

Danger Patrol

Danger Patrol

1937

Screenplay

5.3
Writing

An explosives carrier at an oil field falls in love with a colleague's daughter.

The Man Who Cried Wolf

The Man Who Cried Wolf

1937

Screenplay

5.5
Writing

An actor plots "the perfect crime" by confessing to murders he didn't commit.

Under Your Spell

Under Your Spell

1936

Story

7.0
Writing

A famous singer, bored with music and fans, goes to live in Mexico. His manager sends a woman to bring him back. They fall in love.

Boulder Dam

Boulder Dam

1936

Screenplay

4.0
Writing

Fate brings a job at Boulder Dam and romance with a saloon singer into the life of a young man on the run.

The Murder of Dr. Harrigan

The Murder of Dr. Harrigan

1936

Screenplay

5.6
Writing

A young doctor is determined to expose the killer when a surgeon is found stabbed to death in a hospital elevator.

Going Highbrow

Going Highbrow

1935

Screenplay

6.0
Writing

A ditzy wife yearns to join "high society" when she and her husband become suddenly wealthy. Comedy.

The Hollywood Gad-About

The Hollywood Gad-About

1934

as Self (uncredited)

5.0
Acting

A parade highlights the Screen Actors Guild's Film Stars Frolic, hosted by Walter Winchell as Master of Ceremonies.

Kansas City Princess

Kansas City Princess

1934

Story, Screenplay

4.5
Writing

Rosie and Marie are wisecracking Kansas City manicurists. Marie is an unabashed golddigger but Rosie would like to marry her gangster boyfriend Dynami...

The Big Brain

The Big Brain

1933

Screenplay, Story

Writing

A small-town barber finds himself short of stature but a giant in the world of stock promotion. As his bank account grows, Stone's ethics diminish, an...