Lester Cole
American screenwriter (1904-1985)
Lester Cole was an American screenwriter. His film credits include The House of the Seven Gables (1940), Objective, Burma! (1945), and The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947). He is best known as one of the "Hollywood Ten"—the group of screenwriters and directors cited for contempt of Congress, and subsequently blacklisted and imprisoned, for refusing to testify regarding their alleged involvement with the Communist Party.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1961–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 34 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Born free | Time-Life | 96 | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1961 | Operation Eichmann. | Bischoff-Diamond Corp. | 92 min | 35mm | B&W | sound |