Robert Lord (screenwriter)

Robert Lord (May 1, 1900 – April 5, 1976) was an American screenwriter and film producer. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Lord began his career as a playwright before transitioning to screenwriting in the late 1920s. He was known for his work on a variety of films, including dramas, comedies, and musicals.

Lord was prolific during the Golden Age of Hollywood, contributing to the screenplays of numerous well-regarded pictures. He frequently collaborated with director Michael Curtiz. He received Academy Award nominations for his writing on One Way Passage (1932), Lady for a Day (1933), and The Little Colonel (1935). He won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for One Way Passage (1932).

In addition to his screenwriting work, Lord also produced several films, often in collaboration with Warner Bros. He remained active in Hollywood until the 1950s. He died in Los Angeles, California.