Monte Brice
Monte Brice was an American writer, producer, and director of films.
Biography
Born in 1891 in New York City, Brice wrote his first screenplay in 1920. In 1926, he was promoted from scenario writer to director and given a five-year contract with Famous Players–Lasky. A 1928 article states he had left Paramount Pictures and was freelancing.
In the later years of his decades long career in film he worked with Bob Hope. Brice was best known as gag writer who worked on Hope's radio and film scripts.
He married Doris Hill. Brice had two daughters and three grandchildren. He died in London in 1962 while working with Hope on film projects.
Riders Up Brewster's Millions, screenplay by Monte Brice, Lloyd Corrigan and Harold ShumateHands Up!, co-written by Monte Brice and Lloyd CorriganCasey at the Bat, directorFireman, Save My Child, co-wrote with Thomas J. GeraghtyTell It to Sweeney, one of the writersTillie's Punctured Romance, co-wrote with Keene ThompsonThe Fleet's In, one of the writersThe Plasterers, directorThe Spy, directorTake a Chance, directed by Monte Brice and Laurence SchwabSweet Surrender, directorYou'll Find Out, one of the writersPot o' Gold, co-wrote screenplayMexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost, written by Charles E. Roberts and Monte BriceMama Loves Papa, writerEadie Was a Lady, original story and screenplayRadio Stars on Parade, co-wrote screenplay with Robert E. Kent from a story by KentA Guy, a Gal and a Pal, storyGenius at Work, co-wrote with Robert E. KentSingin' in the Corn, one of the writersVariety Girl, screenplay