John Meehan
Writing · Writer · Screenplay · Story
Born May 8, 1884 · Lindsay, Ontario, Canada
Active 1929–1954
John Meehan, a Canadian-born playwright and screenwriter (initially a stage actor), was a two-time Academy Award Best Writing nominee for The Divorcee (1930) and Boys Town (1938).
Filmography
Dinner at Eight (1933) — WriterBoys Town (1938) — ScreenplayPeter Ibbetson (1935) — Additional WritingThe Miracle Woman (1931) — Theatre PlayThe Divorcee (1930) — Script Supervisor · DialogueThe Valley of Decision (1945) — ScreenplayBabes in Arms (1939) — Additional WritingThe Painted Veil (1934) — ScreenplayA Free Soul (1931) — DialogueSadie McKee (1934) — ScreenplayHis girlfriend Annette (1931) — Theatre PlaySeven Sinners (1940) — ScreenplayLetty Lynton (1932) — WriterMrs. Lies (1930) — ScreenplayWhat Every Woman Knows (1934) — ScreenplayWhen Ladies Meet (1933) — ScreenplayThis Modern Age (1931) — Additional DialogueThe Washington Masquerade (1932) — DialogueKismet (1944) — ScreenplayThe Prizefighter and the Lady (1933) — ScreenplayMadame X (1937) — ScreenplayHis Brother's Wife (1936) — ScreenplayThe Phantom of Paris (1931) — DialogueThree Daring Daughters (1948) — Screenplay