Screenplay: Howard Dimsdale

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Howard Dimsdale. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Somewhere in the Night

1946 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Joseph L. Mankiewicz

Cast John Hodiak · Nancy Guild · Lloyd Nolan · Richard Conte

Synopsis Somewhere in the Night (1946) follows the journey of George Taylor, a man who returns from World War II with a severe case of amnesia. Upon arriving back in his hometown of Los Angeles, he embarks on a quest to...

6.6

591 votes

6.6

591 votes

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Hedy Lamarr · John Hodiak · James Craig · George Macready

Synopsis A Lady Without Passport (1950) follows the post-World War II era, where individuals attempt to enter the U.S. clandestinely with the aid of a human smuggling operation led by Palinov (George Macready). U.S. Immigration agent Peter Karczag (John Hodiak) is...

6.3

142 votes

6.3

142 votes

Direction Frank Glicksman · Al C. Ward · Vincent Sherman · Earl Bellamy

Cast Chad Everett · James Daly · Chris Hutson · Barbara Baldavin

Synopsis Medical Center (TV Series) (1969) aired from 1969 to 1976, comprising 170 episodes. Set in the Los Angeles vicinity, the series revolved around an unnamed hospital facility that was integrated into a sprawling university campus. Dr. Paul Lochner, the chief...

6.2

94 votes

6.2

94 votes

Direction Terry Bishop · Bernard Knowles · Ralph Smart · Robert Day

Cast Richard Greene · Victor Woolf · Archie Duncan · Alexander Gauge

Synopsis The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV Series) (1955) is a classic British television series that aired from 1955 to 1960, consisting of 143 episodes. The show is set in medieval England and follows the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, portrayed by...

5.3

38 votes

5.3

38 votes

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Bud Abbott · Lou Costello · Charles Laughton · Hillary Brooke

Synopsis Abbott and Costello Meet Captain Kidd (1952) follows the comedic duo, Oliver "Puddin' Head" Johnson (Lou Costello) and Rocky Stonebridge (Bud Abbott), as they journey towards Death's Head Tavern, their place of employment. Along the way, they cross paths with...

5.2

91 votes

5.2

91 votes

Direction Willis Goldbeck

Cast Mickey Rooney · Lewis Stone · Sara Haden · Bonita Granville

Synopsis Love Laughs at Andy Hardy (1946) follows the journey of Andy Hardy, a young man eager to return to his hometown and pursue his sweetheart, Kay Wilson. After meeting Kay in college and serving in the military, Andy is now...

5.0

32 votes

5.0

32 votes

Direction Raoul Walsh

Cast Kenneth More · Jayne Mansfield · Henry Hull · Bruce Cabot

Synopsis The Sheriff of Fractured Jaw (1958) follows Jonathan Tibbs, who believes that boosting his uncle's London gun company's sales in the Wild West is a smart move. He travels to Fractured Jaw, where a chain of misinterpretations leads locals to...

4.6

141 votes

4.6

141 votes

Superboy (TV Series)

1988 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction David Nutter · Reza Badiyi · Kenneth Bowser · Colin Chilvers

Cast John Haymes Newton · Gerard Christopher · Stacy Haiduk · Scott Wells

Synopsis Superboy (TV Series) (1988) chronicles the thrilling escapades of the Man of Steel during his formative years. As Clark Kent, the young hero collaborates with a clandestine government agency to tackle mysterious and supernatural occurrences. Joined by his loyal girlfriend...

3.6

469 votes

3.6

469 votes

The Living Ghost

1942 · Movie · 61 min. · United States

Direction William Beaudine

Cast James Dunn · Joan Woodbury · Paul McVey · Vera Gordon

Synopsis The Living Ghost (1942) follows the story of a sharp-tongued former detective, Nick Trayne, who is enlisted to locate the missing wealthy individual, Walter Craig. Unexpectedly, Craig resurfaces, but he is in a severely impaired state, appearing almost like a...

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Direction James E. Moser · Leo Penn · Irving Lerner · Sydney Pollack

Cast Vince Edwards · Sam Jaffe · Jeannie Bates · Franchot Tone

Synopsis Ben Casey (TV Series) (1961) is a gripping medical drama that aired from 1961 to 1966, spanning 5 seasons and 153 episodes. The series delves into the intense and realistic world of a hospital, centering around the charismatic and determined...

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Direction Paul Landres · William F. Claxton · John Peyser · Bobby Gordon

Cast Michael Ansara · Dayton Lummis · Nora Marlowe · Gina Gillespie

Synopsis Law of the Plainsman (TV Series) (1959) follows the journey of Sam Buckhart, an Apache Indian who, after saving the life of a U.S. Cavalry officer during an ambush, was rewarded with an education funded by the officer's estate. Sam...

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Women in Hiding (S)

1940 · Movie · 22 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Marsha Hunt · Jane Drummond · Mary Bovard · C. Henry Gordon

Synopsis Women in Hiding (S) (1940) follows an MGM crime reporter who brings attention to the perilous situations pregnant women face when they seek out clandestine clinics. These clinics, driven solely by profit, exploit women's fears of social stigma and operate...

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Direction Rod Holcomb · Ted Post · Paul Stanley · Jack Starrett

Cast Jim McMullan · Connie Sellecca · James Wainwright · William Jordan

Synopsis Beyond Westworld (TV Series) (1980) follows John Moore, the Security Chief of the Delos Corporation, the innovative company behind the advanced robots featured in the preceding films. In this series, Moore faces a formidable adversary in the form of Dr....

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Respect the Law (S)

1941 · Movie · 20 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Moroni Olsen · Richard Lane · Frank Orth · William Forrest

Synopsis Respect the Law (S) (1941) presents a cautionary tale about the consequences of disregarding civic responsibilities and the importance of adhering to municipal regulations. The narrative unfolds in a coastal city where a wharf proprietor resorts to bribery to persuade...

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Direction John English · James Sheldon · William D. Faralla · Robert Florey

Cast Dick Powell · Whitey Hughes · Walter Sande · Denver Pyle

Synopsis Zane Grey (TV Series) (1956) was a captivating anthology series that aired from 1956 to 1961. Initially, the show was heavily inspired by the novels and stories of Zane Grey, featuring adaptations of his iconic Western tales. Dick Powell, a...

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Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Donald O´Connor · Gale Storm · Walter Brennan · Vincent Price

Synopsis Curtain Call at Cactus Creek (1950) follows a wandering group of entertainers who land in the small town of Cactus Creek. This eclectic ensemble includes Tracy Holland, a flamboyant Shakespearean actor; Lily Martin, a former dancer; and Julie Martin, a...

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Captain Scarlett

1953 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Thomas Carr

Cast Richard Greene · Leonora Amar · Nedrick Young · Manolo Fábregas

Synopsis Captain Scarlett (1953) follows the adventures of a dashing hero who, after roaming the countryside following the Napoleonic wars, discovers a transformed southern France. The story unfolds as he rescues a lovely princess from a forced union with a wicked...

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Direction Jud Taylor · Robert E. Collins · Jeffrey Hayden · Leonard Horn

Cast David Hartman · E.G. Marshall · John Saxon · Robert Walden

Synopsis The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (TV Series) (1969) follows the story of Dr. Benjamin Craig, a highly accomplished neurosurgeon who leveraged his fame and expertise to establish 'The David Craig Institute of New Medicine,' an elite medical facility. At...

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We Joined the Navy

1962 · Movie · 105 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Wendy Toye

Cast Kenneth More · Lloyd Nolan · Joan O'Brien · Mischa Auer

Synopsis We Joined the Navy (1962) follows the lively, romantic, thrilling, and incredibly amusing escapades of Lt. Commander Badger, RN. This charming character is known for his endearing personality, but he has one notable flaw: an unwavering honesty that often lands...

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A Kiss for Corliss

1949 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Richard Wallace

Cast Shirley Temple · David Niven · Tom Tully · Virginia Welles

Synopsis A Kiss for Corliss (1949) follows the tale of a young teenage girl who develops a strong infatuation with an older, more worldly man. She eagerly shares with her friends that this man is her boyfriend, a claim that quickly...

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