The son of an advertising man, John Lee Mahin's first ambition was to be a playwright. Mahin spent a season as an actor with the Provincetown Playhouse before deciding upon a career in journalism. Read Full Biography
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North to Alaska
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The Horse Soldiers
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison
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Scarface
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Down to the Sea in Ships
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Johnny Eager
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Naughty Marietta
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Tortilla Flat
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Showboat
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Moment to Moment
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The Spiral Road
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No Time for Sergeants
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The Bad Seed
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Lucy Gallant
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Elephant Walk
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Mogambo
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My Son, John
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Quo Vadis?
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Love That Brute
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The Adventures of Tartu
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Boom Town
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Too Hot to Handle
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A Star Is Born
| Year | Award | Category | Movie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Adapted Screenplay | Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison | Nominated |
| 1937 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Screenplay | Captains Courageous | Nominated |
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