Screenplay: David Shaw

Direction Billy Wilder

Cast Jean Arthur · Marlene Dietrich · John Lund · Millard Mitchell

Synopsis A Foreign Affair (1948) follows a congressional delegation's journey to post-war Berlin to scrutinize the conduct of American soldiers. Congresswoman Phoebe Frost is shocked by the prevalent signs of human weakness and hears whispers about a nightclub singer, Erika, who...

Direction Chester Erskine

Cast William Powell · Shelley Winters · Marsha Hunt · Dorothy Hart

Synopsis Take One False Step (1949) follows the story of Professor Andrew Gentling, who travels to Los Angeles to assist in the establishment of a new educational institution. His plans take a dramatic turn when he is persuaded by his former...

Direction Mel Stuart

Cast Suzanne Pleshette · Ian McShane · Mildred Natwick · Murray Hamilton

Synopsis If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium (1969) follows a lively ensemble of American tourists as they embark on a whirlwind European adventure, covering seven countries in just 18 days. Among the travelers are Samantha Perkins, a charming young woman...

Direction Anthony Page

Cast Henry Fonda · E.G. Marshall · Lucille Benson · Lloyd Bochner

Synopsis Collision Course: Truman vs. MacArthur (TV) (1976) portrays the tense and dramatic events that unfolded between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War. The film delves into the political and military tensions that arose as the...

Direction Reginald Rose · Paul Bogart · Stuart Rosenberg · David Greene

Cast E.G. Marshall · Robert Reed · Joan Hackett · Ossie Davis

Synopsis The Defenders (TV Series) (1961) follows the journey of a newly graduated lawyer (Robert Reed) who teams up with his seasoned father (E.G. Marshall) to confront complex legal battles. The series, which aired from 1961 to 1965 and spans 4...

Direction Alex March · David Greene · Gerald Mayer · Gerd Oswald

Cast David Carradine · Jill Ireland · Tom Tully · Christopher Shea

Synopsis Shane (TV Series) (1966) follows the journey of a dedicated and skilled gunslinger who takes on the role of a protector for the Starett family. This family, consisting of a young widow, her son, and her elderly father-in-law, faces numerous...

Direction John Gilling

Cast Jack Palance · Anita Ekberg · Nigel Patrick · Anthony Newley

Synopsis The Man Inside (1958) follows the thrilling journey of a bookkeeper who, in a daring heist, steals a priceless gem from her employer, a jeweler. She then embarks on a perilous escape across Europe, leaving a trail of intrigue and...

Direction John Frankenheimer · Franklin J. Schaffner · Ralph Nelson · Vincent J. Donehue

Cast Richard Joy · Charles Bickford · Kim Hunter · Franchot Tone

Synopsis Playhouse 90 (TV Series) (1956) was a groundbreaking 90-minute dramatic television anthology series that aired on CBS from 1956 to 1961, comprising a total of 133 episodes. This series stood out as a premier anthology, featuring the most esteemed actors,...

Direction Glenn Jordan

Cast Eddie Albert · Victor Buono · Edward Mulhare · Willie Aames

Synopsis Benjamin Franklin (TV) (TV Miniseries) (1974) is a four-part television series that delves into the life of Benjamin Franklin through a series of standalone plays. Each episode focuses on a distinct phase of Franklin's life, with a different actor portraying...

Direction Delbert Mann · Fred Coe · Arthur Penn · Gordon Duff

Cast Bert Lytell · E.G. Marshall · Vinton Hayworth · John Baragrey

Synopsis The Philco Television Playhouse (TV Series) (1948) aired from 1948 to 1955, spanning eight captivating seasons and a total of 269 episodes. This groundbreaking live dramatic series showcased a mix of original narratives and adaptations from renowned novels and plays,...

Direction Clark Jones · Kirk Browning · Delbert Mann · Vincent J. Donehue

Cast Cyril Ritchard · Lorne Greene · Nehemiah Persoff · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Producers' Showcase (TV Series) (1954) featured live 90-minute productions that aired every fourth Monday on NBC for three seasons. These productions were known for their opulence and featured many memorable performances by top stars. One notable production was "Peter Pan,"...

Direction David Pressman · Alex Segal · Ralph Warren · Yul Brynner

Cast Marc Connelly · George Keane · Don Hanmer · Nancy Franklin

Synopsis Actor's Studio (TV Series) (1948) was an early television venture by ABC, airing from 1948 to 1950. Spanning two seasons and 65 episodes, this series was notable for being one of the first dramatic television programs to feature renowned actors...

Direction David Lowell Rich

Cast Bette Davis · Doug McClure · Eric Braeden · Joan Van Ark

Synopsis The Judge and Jake Wyler (TV) (1972) follows the story of a former judge who, after retiring from the bench, establishes a unique private investigation firm. She is assisted by a former convict and a diverse group of parolees, each...

Direction Don Medford · Ralph Nelson · Robert Stevens

Cast Conrad Nagel · Jackie Cooper · Claude Rains · Henry Fonda

Direction Leo Penn · Alex March · Oz Scott · Lee H. Katzin

Cast Ralph Waite · Linda Miller · Stan Shaw · Ray Spruell

Synopsis The Mississippi (TV Series) (1982) follows the journey of Ralph Waite, a renowned criminal lawyer who, after stepping down from his thriving legal career, opts for a more tranquil existence. He takes up the role of a captain on a...

Direction Jerzy Skolimowski

Cast Gina Lollobrigida · David Niven · John Moulder-Brown · Mario Adorf

Synopsis King, Queen, Knave (Herzbube) (1972) follows the story of Frank, a young man who, after the loss of his parents, goes to live with his aunt and uncle. Frank becomes infatuated with his glamorous and worldly aunt, Martha, and his...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Ann Bell · Diana Dors · George Grizzard

Direction Delbert Mann · Arthur Penn · Vincent J. Donehue · Robert Mulligan

Cast Walter Matthau · David White · Constance Ford · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV Series) (1951) aired from 1951 to 1957, spanning 6 seasons and 140 episodes. This anthology series showcased a mix of original dramatic productions and adaptations from existing literary works, offering viewers a diverse range of compelling...

Direction John Peyser

Cast Christopher Connelly · Christopher Lloyd · Oh Soon-tek · Juanin Clay

Synopsis The Fantastic Seven (TV) (1979) follows the thrilling escapades of Christopher Connelly as Stuntman Hill Singleton in a daring maritime rescue mission. When renowned film star Rebecca Way is abducted from her own movie set, Hill is compelled to devise...