Screenplay: Leo Townsend

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


It Started with Eve

1941 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Deanna Durbin · Charles Laughton · Robert Cummings · Guy Kibbee

Synopsis It Started with Eve (1941) follows the tale of a young man who, in a desperate attempt to bring joy to his ailing father, enlists the help of a hat check girl to pretend to be his betrothed. The ruse...

6.6

78 votes

6.6

78 votes

Dangerous Crossing

1953 · Movie · 75 min. · United States

Direction Joseph M. Newman

Cast Jeanne Crain · Michael Rennie · Max Showalter · Carl Betz

Synopsis Dangerous Crossing (1953) follows the journey of a newlywed woman who embarks on her honeymoon voyage aboard an opulent ocean liner. Her joy is short-lived as she discovers her husband has vanished without a trace. The mystery deepens when no...

6.5

115 votes

6.5

115 votes

Vicki

1953 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Harry Horner

Cast Jeanne Crain · Jean Peters · Richard Boone · Elliott Reid

Synopsis Vicki (1953) follows the gripping tale of a New York socialite whose sudden and tragic death sets off a complex investigation. The story revolves around a dedicated detective who is deeply affected by the case, leading him to delve into...

6.3

34 votes

6.3

34 votes

Fräulein

1958 · Movie · 97 min. · United States

Direction Henry Koster

Cast Dana Wynter · Mel Ferrer · Dolores Michaels · Margaret Hayes

Synopsis Fräulein (1958) follows the story of a woman engaged to a Nazi officer who extends a helping hand to an American soldier who has managed to escape. Their paths cross again in the aftermath of World War II, as they...

6.1

25 votes

6.1

25 votes

Night and Day

1946 · Movie · 128 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Cary Grant · Alexis Smith · Monty Woolley · Mary Martin

Synopsis Night and Day (1946) is a musical biopic directed by Michael Curtiz, featuring Cary Grant in the lead role. The film is a vibrant tribute to the life of Cole Porter, filled with his iconic songs. However, it takes significant...

6.0

533 votes

6.0

533 votes

Southside 1-1000

1950 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Boris Ingster

Cast Don DeFore · Andrea King · George Tobias · Barry Kelley

Synopsis Southside 1-1000 (1950) follows the US secret service as they pursue a counterfeit operation, where the skilled engraver Eugene Deane has been secretly crafting his plates while incarcerated at San Quentin for life. To get close to the gang, federal...

6.0

27 votes

6.0

27 votes

Port of New York

1949 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Laslo Benedek

Cast Scott Brady · Richard Rober · K.T. Stevens · Yul Brynner

Synopsis Port of New York (1949) follows federal agents Mickey Waters and John Flannery as they join forces to probe the pilfering of medicinal narcotics from the S.S. Florentine. The criminal mastermind behind the heist is the cunning and lethal Paul...

5.9

61 votes

5.9

61 votes

The Amazing Mrs. Holliday

1943 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Bruce Manning

Cast Deanna Durbin · Edmond O'Brien · Barry Fitzgerald · Arthur Treacher

Synopsis The Amazing Mrs. Holliday (1943) follows the journey of a dedicated missionary who finds herself in a high-stakes game of deception. Her mission? To circumvent the U.S. government's regulations and clandestinely bring Chinese orphans into the country, all while evading...

5.5

59 votes

5.5

59 votes

White Feather

1955 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Robert D. Webb

Cast Robert Wagner · John Lund · Debra Paget · Jeffrey Hunter

Synopsis White Feather (1955) unfolds a tale set in the rugged landscapes of Wyoming during the 1870s, focusing on a delicate peace mission undertaken by the US cavalry to the Cheyenne Indians. The delicate balance of this diplomatic endeavor is jeopardized...

5.5

177 votes

5.5

177 votes

Beach Blanket Bingo

1965 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Deborah Walley · Harvey Lembeck

Synopsis Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) follows the escapades of a motorcycle gang, headed by the notorious Eric Von Zipper, who abducts the popular singing sensation, Sugar Kane, who is under the management of Bullets. To create a buzz and secure her...

4.5

29 votes

4.5

29 votes

Bikini Beach

1964 · Movie · 99 min. · United States

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Martha Hyer · Don Rickles

Synopsis Bikini Beach (1964) follows the story of a wealthy individual who embarks on a unique mission to validate his belief that his beloved chimpanzee possesses intelligence comparable to that of the teenagers who frequent the nearby beach. The millionaire's plan...

4.2

31 votes

4.2

31 votes

Chip Off the Old Block

1944 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Charles Lamont

Cast Donald O´Connor · Peggy Ryan · Ann Blyth · Helen Vinson

Synopsis Chip Off the Old Block (1944) follows the story of a young man whose life takes an unexpected turn when he develops feelings for the daughter of a renowned musical-comedy star. Complicating matters is the fact that his own father...

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The Shadow on the Window

1957 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction William Asher

Cast Phil Carey · Betty Garrett · John Drew Barrymore · Corey Allen

Synopsis The Shadow on the Window (1957) follows a trio of young delinquents, headed by the deranged Jess Reber, who invade a secluded farmhouse and brutally kill the wealthy resident. The victim's secretary, Linda Atlas, unfortunately sees the crime unfold. The...

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Morning Call

1957 · Movie · 75 min. · United Kingdom

Direction Arthur Crabtree

Cast Greta Gynt · Ron Randell · Gerard Green · Bruce Seton

Synopsis Morning Call (1957) follows the story of a private investigator and a police inspector who team up to pursue an elusive blackmailer. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a web of deceit and danger, testing their skills...

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How to Stuff a Wild Bikini

1965 · Movie · 93 min. · United States

Direction William Asher

Cast Frankie Avalon · Annette Funicello · Dwayne Hickman · Brian Donlevy

Synopsis How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) follows the story of Frankie, a naval reservist stationed in the tropical paradise of Tahiti. Frankie is plagued by doubts about his girlfriend Dee Dee's fidelity. To ensure her loyalty, he enlists the...

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Seven Sweethearts

1942 · Movie · 98 min. · United States

Direction Frank Borzage

Cast Kathryn Grayson · Marsha Hunt · Cecilia Parker · Peggy Moran

Synopsis Seven Sweethearts (1942) follows the story of a journalist, Henry Taggart, who travels to Little Delft, Michigan, to report on the tulip festival. He stays at an inn managed by the peculiar Mr. Van Maaster and his seven daughters. The...

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A Life in the Balance

1955 · Movie · 74 min. · United States

Direction Harry Horner · Rafael Portillo

Cast Ricardo Montalban · Anne Bancroft · Lee Marvin · José Pérez

Synopsis A Life in the Balance (1955) follows the gripping tale of a young boy, Jose Perez, who becomes entangled in a web of mystery and danger. Jose's father, the talented musician Ricardo Montalban, is wrongfully accused of a series of...

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The Patty Duke Show (TV Series)

1963 · Series · 32 min. · United States

Direction William Asher · Sidney Sheldon · Stanley Prager · Gary Nelson

Cast Patty Duke · Jean Byron · William Schallert · Paul O'Keefe

Synopsis The Patty Duke Show (TV Series) (1963) follows the life of Cathy Lane, a teenage girl who moves in with her uncle, a newspaper editor in New York City, after her journalist father's travels take him around the globe. The...

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