Nedrick Young
American screenwriter (1914-1968)
Nedrick Young, also known by the pseudonym Nathan E. Douglas, was an American actor and screenwriter often blacklisted during the 1950s and 1960s for refusing to confirm or deny membership of the Communist Party before the House Committee on Un-American Activities (HCUA). He is credited with writing the story for Jailhouse Rock in 1957, which starred Elvis Presley.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1948–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Rusty Leads The Way | Ideal Pictures Inc | 16mm | B&W | sound | |
| 1948 | Rusty Leads The Way. | Will Jason | 59 min. | 35mm | B&W | sound |
| 1949 | Calamity Jane And Sam Bass. | Universal Pictures Co. Inc. | 85 min. | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1952 | Aladdin And His Lamp. | Monogram Pictures Corp. | 66 min. | 35mm | Color | sound |
| 1965 | The Train | Films Ariane | Les Productions Artistes Associ_s | 133 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |