How many letters does the top answer for “wrote silent movie” have?

The most common answer is brooks (6 letters).

Crossword clue: wrote silent movie

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brooks 6 letters wd-fact-v3

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

author of silent movie 50% similar → brooks

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