Screenplay: Allan Scott
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Allan Scott. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 53
Imitation of Life
1959 · Movie · 124 min. · United States
Direction Douglas Sirk
Cast Lana Turner · John Gavin · Susan Kohner · Sandra Dee
Synopsis Imitation of Life (1959) follows the intertwined lives of Lora Meredith, an ambitious actress, and Annie Johnson, a homeless black woman, who cross paths at Coney Island and eventually share a modest apartment. Each woman grapples with the challenges of...
7.6
8K votes
7.6
8K votes
Top Hat
1935 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Mark Sandrich
Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edward Everett Horton · Helen Broderick
Synopsis Top Hat (1935) follows the story of a charismatic performer, Jerry Travers, who is employed by producer Horace Hardwick in the bustling city of London. One evening, Jerry enthusiastically showcases his latest dance routines in Horace's hotel suite, inadvertently disturbing...
7.4
7K votes
7.4
7K votes
Wait 'Till The Sun Shines, Nellie
1952 · Movie · 108 min. · United States
Direction Henry King
Cast Jean Peters · David Wayne · Hugh Marlowe · Albert Dekker
7.4
94 votes
7.4
94 votes
Remember the Day
1941 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
Direction Henry King
Cast Claudette Colbert · John Payne · Shepperd Strudwick · Ann E. Todd
Synopsis Remember the Day (1941) follows the narrative of Nora Trinell, an elderly schoolteacher portrayed by Claudette Colbert, who is eagerly anticipating a reunion with presidential hopeful Dewey Roberts, played by Shepperd Strudwick. As she waits, her mind drifts back to...
7.1
83 votes
7.1
83 votes
5th Avenue Girl (Fifth Avenue Girl)
1939 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction Gregory La Cava
Cast Ginger Rogers · James Ellison · Walter Connolly · Tim Holt
6.8
508 votes
6.8
508 votes
Swing Time
1936 · Movie · 105 min. · United States
Direction George Stevens
Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Betty Furness · Victor Moore
Synopsis Swing Time (1936) follows the story of Lucky, a dancer who finds himself in a pickle when his friends from Pop's dance troupe trick him into missing his wedding to Margaret. To win her back, Lucky must earn $25,000. He...
6.8
979 votes
6.8
979 votes
Shall We Dance?
1937 · Movie · 109 min. · United States
Direction Mark Sandrich
Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Edward Everett Horton · Eric Blore
Synopsis Shall We Dance? (1937) follows the story of renowned ballet dancer Pete "Petrov" Peters, who cleverly plans to sail across the Atlantic on the same ship as Linda Keene, a talented musical performer he has developed feelings for. As the...
6.8
705 votes
6.8
705 votes
The Primrose Path
1940 · Movie · 93 min. · United States
Direction Gregory La Cava
Cast Ginger Rogers · Joel McCrea · Marjorie Rambeau · Miles Mander
Synopsis The Primrose Path (1940) follows Mamie Adams (Marjorie Rambeau), who sustains her family, including her alcoholic husband and two daughters, through the same occupation her mother once had: prostitution. The eldest daughter, Ellie May (Ginger Rogers), yearns to break free...
6.5
186 votes
6.5
186 votes
The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.
1953 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
Direction Roy Rowland
Cast Peter Lind Hayes · Mary Healy · Hans Conried · Tommy Rettig
Synopsis The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T. (1953) is a whimsical fantasy film penned by Ted Geisel, more commonly recognized as Dr. Seuss, who also contributed to its unique design. The story revolves around Bart (Tommy Rettig), a young boy who...
6.5
466 votes
6.5
466 votes
Don't Look Now
1973 · Movie · 110 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Nicolas Roeg
Cast Donald Sutherland · Julie Christie · Hilary Mason · Renato Scarpa
Synopsis Don't Look Now (1973) follows the harrowing journey of John Baxter, an architect who arrives too late to prevent his daughter Christine's tragic drowning in a stream on their English countryside property. In an attempt to cope with their profound...
6.4
4K votes
6.4
4K votes
Quality Street
1937 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction George Stevens
Cast Katharine Hepburn · Franchot Tone · Eric Blore · Fay Bainter
Synopsis Quality Street (1937) is set in England during the year 1805, where sisters Phoebe and Susan Throssel reside. Phoebe is pursued by Dr. Valentine Brown, with neighbors anticipating an imminent proposal. However, Valentine unexpectedly joins the British army during the...
6.4
370 votes
6.4
370 votes
Follow the Fleet
1936 · Movie · 110 min. · United States
Direction Mark Sandrich
Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Randolph Scott · Betty Grable
6.4
502 votes
6.4
502 votes
Carefree
1938 · Movie · 83 min. · United States
Direction Mark Sandrich
Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Ralph Bellamy · Luella Gear
Synopsis Carefree (1938) follows the story of Dr. Tony Flagg, a renowned psychiatrist, who finds himself entangled in a complex web of emotions when his friend, Steven, seeks his help to mend his troubled relationship with his fiancée, Amanda. Dr. Flagg...
6.3
381 votes
6.3
381 votes
Regeneration
1997 · Movie · 110 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Gillies MacKinnon
Cast Jonathan Pryce · James Wilby · Jonny Lee Miller · Stuart Bunce
Synopsis Regeneration (1997) is a cinematic adaptation of Pat Barker's acclaimed novel, delving into the lives of World War I soldiers who are sent to a mental health facility to cope with their emotional struggles. The narrative unfolds in a military...
6.2
246 votes
6.2
246 votes
So Proudly We Hail!
1943 · Movie · 126 min. · United States
Direction Mark Sandrich
Cast Claudette Colbert · Paulette Goddard · Veronica Lake · George Reeves
Synopsis So Proudly We Hail! (1943) follows a contingent of U.S. Army nurses who embark from San Francisco in December 1941, initially bound for Hawaii. Their journey takes a dramatic turn with the attack on Pearl Harbor, redirecting them to Bataan...
6.2
115 votes
6.2
115 votes
Joy of Living
1938 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
Direction Tay Garnett
Cast Irene Dunne · Douglas Fairbanks Jr. · Alice Brady · Guy Kibbee
Synopsis Joy of Living (1938) follows the story of a vibrant young actress at the height of her fame. Her life is a whirlwind of constant publicity events and superficial, greedy relatives. However, her world starts to shift when a wealthy...
6.0
55 votes
6.0
55 votes
The Witches
1990 · Movie · 90 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Nicolas Roeg
Cast Anjelica Huston · Mai Zetterling · Jasen Fisher · Jane Horrocks
Synopsis The Witches (1990) follows the journey of a young orphaned boy who is taken to England by his loving grandmother. While staying at a hotel, they encounter a sinister group of witches who have convened to execute a nefarious plan...
6.0
6K votes
6.0
6K votes
Two Deaths
1995 · Movie · 103 min. · United Kingdom
Direction Nicolas Roeg
Cast Sônia Braga · Michael Gambon · Patrick Malahide · Nickolas Grace
5.9
43 votes
5.9
43 votes
Lucky Partners
1940 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Lewis Milestone
Cast Ronald Colman · Ginger Rogers · Jack Carson · Spring Byington
Synopsis Lucky Partners (1940) follows the story of David Grant (Ronald Colman), a talented artist residing in the vibrant Greenwich Village. One fateful day, he encounters his neighbor, Jean Newton (Ginger Rogers), and casually wishes her good fortune. In a twist...
5.8
61 votes
5.8
61 votes
D.A.R.Y.L.
1985 · Movie · 99 min. · United States
Direction Simon Wincer
Cast Mary Beth Hurt · Michael McKean · Kathryn Walker · Colleen Camp
Synopsis D.A.R.Y.L. (1985) follows the journey of a mysterious young boy discovered aimlessly wandering with no recollection of his past. A compassionate family takes him under their wing and embarks on a quest to uncover his origins. As they delve deeper,...
5.6
2K votes
5.6
2K votes