Screenplay: Paul West

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


Direction Sidney Sheldon · Hal Cooper · Claudio Guzmán · Gene Nelson

Cast Barbara Eden · Larry Hagman · Bill Daily · Hayden Rorke

Synopsis I Dream of Jeannie (TV Series) (1965) follows the adventures of Captain Tony Nelson, a dedicated astronaut who stumbles upon an enigmatic bottle during a space mission. Upon opening it, he inadvertently frees Jeannie, a genie who is thrilled to...

5.8

398 votes

5.8

398 votes

Direction Earl Hamner Jr. · Harry Harris · Philip Leacock · Ralph Waite

Cast Jon Walmsley · Eric Scott · Kami Cotler · Earl Hamner Jr.

Synopsis The Waltons (TV Series) (1972) spans nine seasons and 213 episodes, chronicling the life of the Walton family in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression. The family's modest livelihood is derived from their sawmill on Walton's...

5.7

87 votes

5.7

87 votes

Direction Oscar Rudolph · Jack Arnold · Hal Cooper · John Rich

Cast Robert Reed · Florence Henderson · Ann B. Davis · Maureen McCormick

Synopsis The Brady Bunch (TV Series) (1969) follows the story of a blended family in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The series spans 5 seasons and 117 episodes. Widower Mike Brady, an architect, ties the knot with the lovely Carol,...

4.7

3K votes

4.7

3K votes

Direction George D. Baker

Cast Edith Storey · Donald MacBride · Billy Bletcher · Edward Elkas

Synopsis Jane's Bashful Hero (S) (1916) follows the story of a woman named Jane who is eager to capture the attention of a shy man named Willie. Willie's timidity prevents him from making the first move, so Jane devises a clever...

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Boobley's Baby

1915 · Movie · 14 min. · United States

Direction Sidney Drew

Cast Sidney Drew · Lucille McVey · Eddie Dunn

Synopsis Boobley's Baby (1915) follows the comedic misadventures of a man who, after witnessing another man with a baby secure a seat on a crowded streetcar, finds himself left standing. Inspired by this observation, Mr. Boobley devises a clever plan to...

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De Luxe Annie

1918 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Roland West

Cast Norma Talmadge · Eugene O’Brien · Frank Mills · Edna Hunter

Synopsis De Luxe Annie (1918) follows the story of a woman named Annie who suffers from amnesia, leading her to forget her husband and friends. In this state of memory loss, she transforms into a skilled and cunning criminal mastermind. However,...

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The Deceivers

1915 · Movie · 13 min. · United States

Direction Sidney Drew

Cast Sidney Drew · Lucille McVey · Edward M. Favor · Ida Williams

Synopsis The Deceivers (1915) follows the story of Mr. Simpkins, who receives a salary increase but decides to keep a portion of it for himself. As the night unfolds, he becomes convinced that he has inadvertently poisoned himself. The narrative then...

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Direction Bruce Bilson · David Alexander · Peter Baldwin · John Erman

Cast Pat Crowley · Mark Miller · Kim Tyler · Jeff Fithian

Synopsis Please Don't Eat the Daisies (TV Series) (1965) aired from 1965 to 1967, spanning 2 seasons and 58 episodes. Adapted from a popular novel and film of the same title, the series is set in the picturesque town of Ridgemont,...

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Direction Charles J. Correll · Freeman F. Gosden · Charles Barton

Cast Alvin Childress · Spencer Williams · Tim Moore · Johnny Lee

Synopsis The Amos 'n Andy Show (TV Series) (1951) aired from 1951 to 1953, spanning 4 seasons and 78 episodes. Alvin Childress and Tim Moore led the cast in a series that, while controversial and widely criticized for its offensive content,...

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The Safety Curtain

1918 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Sidney Franklin

Cast Norma Talmadge · Eugene O’Brien · Anders Randolf · Gladden James

Synopsis The Safety Curtain (1918) follows the journey of Puck, a talented music hall performer who is trapped in a marriage with a cruel spouse. During a fateful performance, a devastating fire engulfs the music hall. Puck is miraculously saved by...

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Great Expectations

1917 · Movie · 50 min. · United States

Direction Robert G. Vignola · Paul West

Cast Jack Pickford · Louise Huff · Frank Losee · William Black

Synopsis Great Expectations (1917) is a cinematic adaptation of Charles Dickens' renowned novel, centering on Pip, a destitute orphan who forms an unlikely bond with an escaped convict. As Pip matures, he becomes entangled in the lives of the enigmatic Miss...

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Direction Christian Nyby · Hal Cooper · Elliott Lewis

Cast Ken Berry · George Lindsey · Jack Dodson · Andy Griffith

Synopsis Mayberry R.F.D. (TV Series) (1968) continues the comedic escapades of the inhabitants of the quaint town of Mayberry. This spin-off series delves into the daily lives and humorous encounters of the town's residents, offering a heartwarming and entertaining look at...

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Direction Ed James · Peter Tewksbury · William D. Russell

Cast Robert Young · Jane Wyatt · Billy Gray · Lauren Chapin

Synopsis Father Knows Best (TV Series) (1954) is a beloved television sitcom that aired from 1954 to 1960, spanning 203 episodes. This show is an adaptation of a popular radio program and centers around the Anderson family, led by the wise...

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Direction William S. Roberts · Oscar Rudolph · Andrew McCullough · Jeffrey Hayden

Cast Donna Reed · Paul Petersen · Carl Betz · Shelley Fabares

Synopsis The Donna Reed Show (TV Series) (1958) is a beloved 1950s sitcom that revolves around the warm and loving Stone family. The series follows the daily life of Donna, a devoted homemaker, her husband Alex, a dedicated pediatrician, and their...

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Direction Joseph Barbera · William Hanna

Synopsis Josie and the Pussy Cats in Outer Space (1972) follows the adventures of a feline band and their tiny, furry extraterrestrial companion, Bleep, as they traverse peculiar new realms. Frequently captured by diverse alien species, the group consistently manages to...

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A Mormon Maid

1917 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Robert Z. Leonard

Cast Mae Murray · Frank Borzage · Hobart Bosworth · Edythe Chapman

Synopsis A Mormon Maid (1917) unfolds during the 1840s, amidst the westward journey of the Mormons. The story revolves around Dora, a young woman whose family is rescued from an Indian assault by a Mormon community en route to Utah. They...

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