Abem Finkel – Scripts on Screen

Sergeant York Script

Year:1941

Director:Howard Hawks

Written by:Abem Finkel (Screenplay), Harry Chandlee (Screenplay), Howard Koch (Screenplay), John Huston (Screenplay), Alvin C. York (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Alvin York a hillbilly sharpshooter transforms himself from ruffian to religious pacifist. He is then called to serve his country and despite deep religious and moral objections to fighting becomes one of the most celebrated American heroes of WWI.

Sergeant York Script Resources:

Sergeant York Script PDF - (XL) 3/26/41 REVISED at Script City ($)
Sergeant York Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Black Legion Script

Year:1937

Director:Michael Curtiz, Archie Mayo

Written by:Robert Lord (Story), Abem Finkel (Screenplay), William Wister Haines (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:When a hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he is seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.

Black Legion Script Resources:

Black Legion Script PDF - at Script Fly ($)
Black Legion Script PDF - XL 9/15/36 REVISED*msg8pgs at Script City ($)
Black Legion Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Jezebel Script

Year:1938

Director:William Wyler

Written by:John Huston (Screenplay), Robert Buckner (Screenplay), Abem Finkel (Screenplay), Clements Ripley (Screenplay), Owen Davis (Theatre Play)

Script Synopsis:In 1850s Louisiana, the willfulness of a tempestuous Southern belle threatens to destroy all who care for her.

Jezebel Script Resources:

Jezebel Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Jezebel Script PDF - (XL) 12/30/37. *page at Script City ($)
Jezebel Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.