Screenplay: James P. Cavanagh
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by James P. Cavanagh. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 22
Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series)
1955 · Series · 30 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Hitchcock · Robert Stevens · Paul Henreid · Herschel Daugherty
Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Harry Tyler · John Williams · Patricia Hitchcock
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV Series) (1955) aired from 1955 to 1965, spanning 10 seasons and 363 episodes. Initially, each episode was 30 minutes long for the first seven seasons, but from the eighth season onward, episodes were extended to 60...
7.8
6K votes
7.8
6K votes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: One More Mile to Go (TV)
1957 · Movie · 26 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Hitchcock
Cast David Wayne · Steve Brodie · Louise Larabee · Norman Leavitt
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: One More Mile to Go (TV) (1957) begins with a man in the throes of a heated argument with his wife. In a moment of rage, he strikes her with a fireplace poker, and she collapses lifeless....
7.0
238 votes
7.0
238 votes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Heart of Gold (TV)
1957 · Movie · 25 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevens
Cast Mildred Dunnock · Darryl Hickman · Nehemiah Persoff · Edward Binns
6.5
71 votes
6.5
71 votes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Creeper (TV)
1956 · Movie · 30 min. · United States
Direction Herschel Daugherty
Cast Constance Ford · Steve Brodie · Harry Townes · Reta Shaw
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Creeper (TV) (1956) follows the harrowing tale of a terrified housewife who finds herself isolated in her apartment building. As she grapples with her fears, she starts to harbor suspicions that anyone around her could be...
6.5
84 votes
6.5
84 votes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: None Are So Blind (TV)
1956 · Movie · 26 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevens
Cast Hurd Hatfield · Mildred Dunnock · K.T. Stevens · Rusty Lane
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: None Are So Blind (TV) (1956) follows the story of an antiques dealer who believes he deserves a more luxurious lifestyle. However, his Aunt Muriel holds the purse strings, controlling the family's wealth. When he stumbles upon...
6.5
112 votes
6.5
112 votes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Arthur (TV)
1959 · Movie · 26 min. · United States
Direction Alfred Hitchcock
Cast Laurence Harvey · Hazel Court · Robert Douglas · Patrick MacNee
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Arthur (TV) (1959) follows the story of a chicken farmer named Arthur whose fiancée, Helen, abruptly leaves him for another man. Initially, Arthur embraces his newfound bachelor life, but a year later, Helen returns seeking forgiveness and...
6.3
134 votes
6.3
134 votes
Murder at the Gallop
1963 · Movie · 81 min. · United Kingdom
Direction George Pollock
Cast Margaret Rutherford · Robert Morley · Stringer Davis · Flora Robson
6.2
315 votes
6.2
315 votes
Alfred Hitchcock presents: Fog Closing In (TV)
1956 · Movie · 26 min. · United States
Direction Herschel Daugherty
Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Phyllis Thaxter · Paul Langton · George Grizzard
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: Fog Closing In (TV) (1956) follows the story of Mary Summers, who finds herself isolated and overwhelmed by an inexplicable dread when her husband departs for a business journey, leaving her home alone. Her solitude is abruptly...
5.7
23 votes
5.7
23 votes
Man on a String
1960 · Movie · 92 min. · United States
Direction André De Toth
Cast Ernest Borgnine · Kerwin Mathews · Colleen Dewhurst · Alexander Scourby
Synopsis Man on a String (1960) follows the story of Boris Mitrov, portrayed by Ernest Borgnine, a character inspired by the real-life counterspy Boris Morros. Born in Russia but a naturalized U.S. citizen, Mitrov becomes entangled in a Russian spy network....
5.7
29 votes
5.7
29 votes
Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Hidden Thing (TV)
1956 · Movie · 30 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevens
Cast Biff McGuire · Robert H. Harris · Judith Ames · Theodore Newton
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Hidden Thing (TV) (1956) follows Dana Edwards, who is devastated after his fiancée Laura is tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver. In the aftermath, Dana is approached by John Hurley, who offers a unique solution. Hurley...
5.0
66 votes
5.0
66 votes
Where Beauty Lies (TV)
1962 · Movie · 30 min. · United States
Direction Robert Florey
Cast George Nader · Cloris Leachman · Pamela Curran · Charles S. Carlson
Synopsis Where Beauty Lies (TV) (1962) follows the story of Caroline, a young woman who is deeply fixated on her brother. Her obsession leads to intense jealousy whenever he engages in activities or spends time away from her.
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Suspense: The Dance (TV)
1953 · Movie · 30 min. · United States
Direction Robert Mulligan
Cast John Baragrey · Katharine Bard · June Walker · Sally Gracie
Synopsis Suspense: The Dance (TV) (1953) follows Joan Hale as she witnesses the Charleston dance at an elegant society gathering during her trip to the South. During her visit, she and Charlie develop a deep affection for each other, despite Charlie's...
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Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Mother, May I Go Out to Swim? (TV)
1960 · Movie · 30 min. · United States
Direction Herschel Daugherty
Cast William Shatner · Jessie Royce Landis · Gia Scala · Robert Carson
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Mother, May I Go Out to Swim? (TV) (1960) follows John Crane as he recounts the series of events leading up to a coroner's inquiry. John resides with his devoted mother, Claire, and their deep bond is...
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Suspicion (TV Series)
1957 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction Don Medford · James Neilson · Robert Stevens · John Brahm
Cast Dennis O'Keefe · Clark Howat · Marian Seldes · Jack Klugman
Synopsis Suspicion (TV Series) (1957) was a captivating anthology television mystery drama that aired from 1957 to 1958. Spanning one season with 41 episodes, this series was helmed by the renowned film director Alfred Hitchcock as the executive producer. Each episode...
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Alfred Hitchcock presents: The End of Indian Summer (TV)
1957 · Movie · 24 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevens
Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Steve Forrest · Gladys Cooper · James Gleason
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: The End of Indian Summer (TV) (1957) follows a curious insurance investigator and his spouse as they delve into the peculiar circumstances surrounding Mrs. Gillespie. This enigmatic woman has found herself a widow not once, but twice,...
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Climax! (TV Series)
1954 · Series · 60 min. · United States
Direction John Frankenheimer · Allen Reisner · Buzz Kulik · Ralph Nelson
Cast William Lundigan · Harry Townes · Michael Rennie · Art Gilmore
Synopsis Climax! (TV Series) (1954) was a groundbreaking anthology series that aired from 1954 to 1958, spanning four seasons and 166 episodes. The show was initially hosted by William Lundigan and later co-hosted by Mary Costa. A significant number of the...
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The Family Secret
1951 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Henry Levin
Cast John Derek · Lee J. Cobb · Jody Lawrance · Erin O'Brien-Moore
Synopsis The Family Secret (1951) centers around a youthful individual who allegedly takes the life of his closest companion in an act of self-defense. The young man asserts that his friend, under the influence of alcohol, initiated a violent assault, leaving...
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Alfred Hitchcock presents: Sylvia (TV)
1958 · Movie · 25 min. · United States
Direction Herschel Daugherty
Cast Alfred Hitchcock · Ann Todd · John McIntire · Phillip Reed
Synopsis Alfred Hitchcock presents: Sylvia (TV) (1958) follows a father's growing dread as he suspects his emotionally troubled daughter has purchased a firearm with the intention of ending her own life. However, his fears take a dark turn when he uncovers...
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Playhouse 90 (TV Series)
1956 · Series · 90 min. · United States
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,...
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Suspense (TV Series)
1949 · Series · 25 min. · United States
Direction Robert Stevens · Robert Mulligan · John Peyser · Byron Paul
Cast Rex Marshall · Robert Emhardt · Robert H. Harris · John Baragrey
Synopsis Suspense (TV Series) (1949) was an American television anthology series that aired on CBS Television from 1949 to 1954, drawing from the popular radio program of the same name that aired from 1942 to 1962. Broadcast live from New York...
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