Screenplay: Thomas W. Blackburn

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Thomas W. Blackburn. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Disneyland (TV Series)

1954 · Series · 120 min. · United States

Direction Hamilton Luske · Norman Tokar · James Neilson · Wilfred Jackson

Cast Walt Disney · Paul Frees · Clarence Nash · Roger Mobley

Synopsis Disneyland (TV Series) (1954) is a long-running anthology television series produced by the Walt Disney Company, which debuted in 1954. Initially titled Disneyland, the series has undergone several name changes over the decades, including Walt Disney Presents, Walt Disney's Wonderful...

7.3

61 votes

7.3

61 votes

Riding Shotgun

1954 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction André De Toth

Cast Randolph Scott · Wayne Morris · Joan Weldon · Joe Sawyer

Synopsis Riding Shotgun (1954) follows the tense journey of a stagecoach guard who attempts to alert a small town about an impending attack by a notorious group of criminals. Unfortunately, the townspeople, in their panic, misidentify him as a member of...

5.8

186 votes

5.8

186 votes

Cattle Queen of Montana

1954 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Allan Dwan

Cast Barbara Stanwyck · Ronald Reagan · Gene Evans · Lance Fuller

Synopsis Cattle Queen of Montana (1954) follows the Jones family as they face a perilous journey to secure their claim on valuable Montana territory. Their efforts are disrupted by a ruthless alliance between renegade Indians and their malevolent neighbor, McCord, who...

5.6

225 votes

5.6

225 votes

Johnny Tremain

1957 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

Direction Robert Stevenson

Cast Hal Stalmaster · Luana Patten · Jeff York · Sebastian Cabot

Synopsis Johnny Tremain (1957) unfolds in the bustling colonial city of Boston, where a talented young apprentice to a silversmith suffers a devastating injury to his hand. This life-altering event propels him into an unexpected journey. As he navigates his new...

5.3

27 votes

5.3

27 votes

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Fess Parker · Buddy Ebsen · Basil Ruysdael · Hans Conried

Synopsis Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier (1955) chronicles the legendary adventures of the renowned American frontiersman, Davey Crockett, drawing from both historical accounts and folklore. The narrative is crafted from television episodes, showcasing Crockett and his companion George Russell...

5.2

66 votes

5.2

66 votes

Colt. 45

1950 · Movie · 70 min. · United States

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Randolph Scott · Zachary Scott · Ruth Roman · Lloyd Bridges

Synopsis Colt. 45 (1950) features Randolph Scott as a traveling salesman whose demonstration case of Colt .45 revolvers is pilfered by a notorious outlaw, portrayed by Zachary Scott. When the outlaws begin employing the stolen Colts in their robberies, the salesman...

5.0

254 votes

5.0

254 votes

Sierra Baron

1958 · Movie · 80 min. · United States

4.9

33 votes

4.9

33 votes

Direction Norman Foster

Cast Fess Parker · Buddy Ebsen · Jeff York · Kenneth Tobey

Synopsis Davy Crockett and the River Pirates (1956) follows the thrilling adventures of Davy Crockett and his loyal companion Georgie as they engage in a high-stakes boat race against the arrogant Mike Fink, known as the "King of the River," with...

4.7

54 votes

4.7

54 votes

Johnny Tiger

1966 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Paul Wendkos

Cast Robert Taylor · Geraldine Brooks · Chad Everett · Brenda Scott

Synopsis Johnny Tiger (1966) follows the journey of a recently widowed educator who, along with his three children, settles on a Seminole Reservation nestled within the Florida Everglades. Driven by a strong resolve, he aims to integrate these Native Americans into...

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Cavalry Scout

1951 · Movie · 78 min. · United States

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Rod Cameron · Audrey Long · Jim Davis · James Millican

Synopsis Cavalry Scout (1951) follows the journey of Kirby Frye, a former Confederate officer who now serves as a Union Cavalry scout. Frye is dispatched to the Montana territory on a critical mission: to find and recover three Gatling Guns that...

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Sierra Passage

1950 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Wayne Morris · Lola Albright · Lloyd Corrigan · Alan Hale Jr.

Synopsis Sierra Passage (1950) follows the journey of a young man named Johnny York, who, after witnessing the brutal murder of his father, seeks refuge and training with a traveling variety troupe. As he hones his skills as a sharpshooter, Johnny's...

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Short Grass

1950 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Rod Cameron · Cathy Downs · Johnny Mack Brown · Raymond Walburn

Synopsis Short Grass (1950) follows the journey of Steve Lewellyn (Rod Cameron), a wandering drifter who arrives in New Mexico at a pivotal moment. The region is on the brink of transformation as the railroad approaches, bringing with it the rule...

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The Redeemer

1959 · Movie · 85 min. · Spain

Direction Joseph Breen · Fernando Palacios

Cast Luis Álvarez · Maruchi Fresno · Manuel Monroy · Félix Acaso

Synopsis The Redeemer (1959) is a profound cinematic portrayal of the Passion of Jesus Christ, commencing with His arrest and subsequent trial. Filmed in the vicinity of Madrid, this film is distinguished by its evocative narration provided by the esteemed voice...

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Mara of the Wilderness

1965 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Frank McDonald

Cast Adam West · Lori Saunders · Lelia Walsh · Denver Pyle

Synopsis Mara of the Wilderness (1965) follows the journey of a young woman who has spent her entire life in the untamed wilderness of Alaska, surrounded only by wolves as her companions. Her secluded existence is abruptly disrupted when she is...

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Cow Country

1953 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Edmond O'Brien · Helen Westcott · Robert Lowery · Barton MacLane

Synopsis Cow Country (1953) is an earnest Western film set in the rugged landscape of 1880s Texas. The story revolves around a group of ranchers who are on the brink of financial ruin due to the machinations of the villainous Lowery...

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Raton Pass

1951 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Edwin L. Marin

Cast Dennis Morgan · Patricia Neal · Steve Cochran · Scott Forbes

Synopsis Raton Pass (1951) introduces us to Ann, a determined woman who arrives in the small town of Raton Pass via stagecoach, only to find herself entangled in a long-standing feud between the influential Challon and Pozner families. Ann sets her...

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Cattle Town

1952 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Noel M. Smith

Cast Dennis Morgan · Phil Carey · Amanda Blake · Rita Moreno

Synopsis Cattle Town (1952) is set in the aftermath of the Civil War, where Texas, in need of funds, auctions off land to a consortium of Northern investors led by Judd Hastings (Ray Teal). When Hastings insists on taking possession of...

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Westward Ho the Wagons!

1956 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction William Beaudine

Cast Fess Parker · Kathleen Crowley · Jeff York · David Stollery

Synopsis Westward Ho the Wagons! (1956) follows the journey of a wagon train led by the experienced wagon master, James Stephen, as he guides a group of settlers, including his own family, through the expansive plains. Among the settlers is Doc...

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