Direction: George Seaton

Direction George Seaton

Cast James Garner · Eva Marie Saint · Rod Taylor · Werner Peters

Synopsis 36 Hours (1965) follows the gripping tale of an American intelligence officer, an Army Major, who is seized by German forces on the brink of the D-Day invasion during World War II. The Nazis devise a cunning plan to manipulate...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Maureen O'Hara · John Payne · Edmund Gwenn · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Miracle on 34th Street (1947) follows the journey of a young girl named Susan, who, at just six years old, has lost her belief in the magic of Santa Claus. Her mother had revealed the "secret" about Santa to her,...

Direction George Seaton

Cast William Holden · Lilli Palmer · Hugh Griffith · Klaus Kinski

Synopsis The Counterfeit Traitor (1962) follows the gripping tale of an ex-American who has settled in Sweden and is coerced into espionage for the Allies amidst the turmoil of World War II. Initially hesitant, his involvement deepens as he forms a...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Bing Crosby · Grace Kelly · William Holden · Anthony Ross

Synopsis The Country Girl (1954) centers around Frank Elgin, a former singer and actor whose career has seen better days. When director Bernie Dodd presents him with the opportunity to star in a new musical, Frank's prospects for a comeback seem...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Clark Gable · Doris Day · Gig Young · Mamie Van Doren

Synopsis The Teacher's Pet (1958) follows James Gannon (Clark Gable), a seasoned city editor known for his tough, hands-on approach to journalism, who clashes with the idea of academic journalism. His world is turned upside down when his managing editor tasks...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Kirk Douglas · Robert Walker Jr. · Nick Adams · Nehemiah Persoff

Synopsis The Hook (1963) is a wartime drama directed by George Seaton that centers around three American soldiers serving on a neutral Finnish ship during the Korean War. The story revolves around the seasoned Sgt. P.J. Briscoe, portrayed by Kirk Douglas,...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Jeanne Crain · William Holden · Edmund Gwenn · Gene Lockhart

Synopsis Apartment for Peggy (1948) follows the story of Professor Henry Barnes, who, feeling disillusioned with life, considers ending it all. However, his perspective shifts dramatically when he encounters Peggy Taylor, a lively and expectant young woman. Peggy's vibrant spirit and...

Direction George Seaton

Cast William Holden · Deborah Kerr · Thelma Ritter · Dewey Martin

Synopsis The Proud and Profane (1956) unfolds as a poignant tale of love and loss amidst the tumult of World War II. The narrative revolves around a recently widowed woman who finds herself drawn to a charismatic Marine colonel. As the...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Burt Lancaster · Dean Martin · Jean Seberg · Jacqueline Bisset

Synopsis Airport (1970) follows the gripping tale of a bustling midwestern U.S. airport hub as it grapples with an unprecedented snowstorm, the worst in 25 years. The airport faces not only the wrath of nature but also the ire of nearby...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Montgomery Clift · Paul Douglas · Cornell Borchers · Bruni Löbel

Synopsis The Big Lift (1950) is set in 1948, during the tense period when the Soviet Union imposed a blockade on the Allied sectors of Berlin, aiming to seize control of the entire city. This semi-documentary film delves into the Berlin...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Rock Hudson · Dean Martin · Susan Clark · Donald Moffat

Synopsis Showdown (1973) follows the story of two lifelong friends who end up on opposing sides of the legal system. Their bond, forged in youth, is tested as they are pitted against each other in a tense and dramatic confrontation. The...

Direction George Seaton

Cast George Peppard · Mary Tyler Moore · Don Stroud · Susan Saint James

Synopsis What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968) centers around a peculiar outbreak that causes widespread joy and contentment. The authorities view this new phenomenon as a significant danger, implementing measures to contain it. Meanwhile, those affected by the "infection" are...

Direction Gregory Ratoff · George Seaton

Cast Fred MacMurray · Joan Leslie · June Haver · Gene Sheldon

Synopsis Where Do We Go from Here? (1945) follows the adventures of Bill Morgan, portrayed by Fred MacMurray, a patriotic American during World War II who is initially unable to enlist due to his 4F status. Eager to contribute to the...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Bing Crosby · Claude Dauphin · Christian Fourcade · Gabrielle Dorziat

Synopsis Little Boy Lost (1953) follows the poignant journey of a war correspondent who, during his time in Paris during World War II, married a French woman. Tragically, she was taken from him by the Nazis. Post-war, he embarks on a...

Direction George Seaton · John M. Stahl

Cast Betty Grable · Dick Haymes · Anne Revere · Allyn Joslyn

Synopsis The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947) transports viewers to the late 19th century, where a spirited young woman, Miss Pilgrim, secures a position as a stenographer at a prominent Boston shipping firm, marking her as the company's first female employee. Initially...

Direction George Seaton

Cast José Ferrer · Kim Hunter · Kurt Kasznar · Eugenie Leontovich

Direction George Seaton

Cast Clifton Webb · Joan Bennett · Robert Cummings · Edmund Gwenn

Synopsis For Heaven's Sake (1950) follows the celestial journey of two angels, Charles and Arthur, who descend to Earth with a mission to assist a young girl in finding suitable parents. The chosen couple, however, is deeply engrossed in their theatrical...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Fred Astaire · Debbie Reynolds · Lilli Palmer · Tab Hunter

Synopsis The Pleasure of His Company (1961) follows the story of Jessica Poole, who is set to marry Roger Henderson, a cattle rancher from Napa Valley. Jessica eagerly anticipates the presence of her father, "Pogo" Poole, a man known for his...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Betty Grable · Dick Haymes · Phil Silvers · William Gaxton

Synopsis Diamond Horseshoe (1945) follows Joe Davis Sr., a renowned performer at a prestigious nightclub, as he encounters his son, Joe Jr., a medical student with aspirations to become a singer. Joe Jr.'s presence causes tension between Joe Sr. and his...

Direction George Seaton

Cast Dan Dailey · Celeste Holm · Colleen Towsend · Alan Young

Synopsis Chicken Every Sunday (1949) is set in Tucson, Arizona, around the year 1910, and centers on Emily Hefferan, who is determined to end her marriage. Through a series of flashbacks, the film delves into the past two decades of Emily's...