Screenwriter
Rex Taylor
A struggling Iowa writer risks everything to break into Hollywood, only to discover that success in the golden age of cinema comes at a personal cost.
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Biography
Rex Taylor was an American screenwriter who contributed to over 80 films from 1916 to 1966. Born in Iowa, he spent much of his career in the film industry before passing away in San Pedro, California. He married actress Irma Taylor around 1910, and the couple resided in Los Angeles, as recorded in the 1920 and 1930 United States Census.
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62 creditsThe Story of Mr. Hobbs(1947)
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Redhead from Manhattan(1943)
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Junior G-Men(1940)
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Day-Time Wife(1939)
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Dick Tracy's G-Men(1939)
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Daredevils of the Red Circle(1939)
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Dick Tracy Returns(1938)
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Hawk of the Wilderness(1938)
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The Shadow Strikes(1937)
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Sitting on the Moon(1936)
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The Mandarin Mystery(1936)
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Whispering Smith Speaks(1935)
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The Oil Raider(1934)
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Helldorado(1934)
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High Gear(1933)
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FilmSporting Chance(1931)
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Sit Tight(1931)
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Big Boy(1930)
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The Vagabond Queen(1929)
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FilmWeek-End Wives(1929)
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The Compulsory Husband(1929)
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Honeymoon Abroad(1928)
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A Blonde for a Night(1928)
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So This Is Love(1928)
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Don't Tell the Wife(1927)
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Too Many Crooks(1927)
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The Small Bachelor(1927)
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FilmSmile, Brother, Smile(1927)
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The Gingham Girl(1927)
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McFadden's Flats(1927)
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