Screenplay: Leo Townsend
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Leo Townsend. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 28
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
Maverick (TV Series)
1957 · Series · 50 min. · United States
Direction Leslie H. Martinson · Douglas Heyes · Richard L. Bare · Arthur Lubin
Cast Jack Kelly · James Garner · Roger Moore · Lane Chandler
6.0
49 votes
6.0
49 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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That Way with Women
1947 · Movie · 84 min. · United States
Direction Frederick de Cordova
Cast Dane Clark · Martha Vickers · Sydney Greenstreet · Alan Hale
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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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