Screenplay: Charles Hoffman

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


The Blue Gardenia

1953 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Fritz Lang

Cast Anne Baxter · Richard Conte · Ann Sothern · Raymond Burr

Synopsis The Blue Gardenia (1953) follows the story of a telephone operator, played by Anne Baxter, who finds herself in a whirlwind of confusion and fear after a night of heavy drinking with a notorious artist, portrayed by Raymond Burr. After...

6.8

1K votes

6.8

1K votes

Never Say Goodbye

1956 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Jerry Hopper · Douglas Sirk

Cast Rock Hudson · Cornell Borchers · George Sanders · Shelley Fabares

Synopsis Never Say Goodbye (1956) follows the life of Dr. Michael Parker, a renowned surgeon in contemporary America, who is shocked to encounter his German-born wife, whom he had presumed deceased. Victor, an artist and the current partner of Dr. Parker's...

6.1

162 votes

6.1

162 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

The West Point Story

1950 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast James Cagney · Virginia Mayo · Doris Day · Gordon MacRae

Synopsis The West Point Story (1950) follows Broadway director Bix Bixby, who, after facing financial troubles due to gambling, is convinced to travel to the prestigious West Point military academy alongside his charming assistant and occasional love interest, Eve. Their mission...

5.6

29 votes

5.6

29 votes

Direction William Hanna · Joseph Barbera

Synopsis Jonny Quest (TV Series) (1964) follows the adventures of Dr. Benton Quest, a brilliant scientist often enlisted for high-stakes missions that demand his unique skills. Joining him are his adventurous son Jonny, the loyal and skilled Race Bannon who serves...

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5.6

609 votes

5.6

609 votes

The Green Hornet

1974 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction William Beaudine · Norman Foster · E. Darrell Hallenbeck

Cast Bruce Lee · Van Williams · Wende Wagner · Lloyd Gough

Synopsis The Green Hornet (1974) is a cinematic compilation that brings together various episodes from the 1966 television series of the same name, seamlessly edited into a feature-length film. This movie offers a thrilling adventure as it follows the dynamic duo...

5.5

343 votes

5.5

343 votes

The spoilers

1955 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Jesse Hibbs

Cast Anne Baxter · Jeff Chandler · Rory Calhoun · Ray Danton

Synopsis The spoilers (1955) unfolds an epic tale set against the rugged backdrop of the Yukon during the gold rush era. The narrative revolves around a group of prospectors who face the harsh realities of the wilderness and the challenges of...

5.4

81 votes

5.4

81 votes

Batman (TV Series)

1966 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Bob Kane · Oscar Rudolph · James B. Clark · George Waggner

Cast Adam West · Burt Ward · Neil Hamilton · Alan Napier

Synopsis Batman (TV Series) (1966) is a classic television show that aired from 1966 to 1968, spanning 3 seasons and 120 episodes. The series follows the adventures of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy businessman, and his young ward Dick Grayson, who secretly...

5.0

8K votes

5.0

8K votes

That Hagen Girl

1947 · Movie · 83 min. · United States

Direction Peter Godfrey

Cast Ronald Reagan · Shirley Temple · Rory Calhoun · Lois Maxwell

Synopsis That Hagen Girl (1947) follows the life of Mary Hagen, a young woman residing in a quaint Ohio town and attending Jordon Junior College. For many years, Mary has been the subject of local whispers and rumors regarding her true...

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Direction Paul Landres

Cast Rex Reason · Nan Leslie · Betty Lou Gerson · Charles Arnt

Synopsis The Miracle of the Hills (1959) follows the journey of a dedicated minister who ventures into a struggling mining community to lead the local church. Upon his arrival, he quickly realizes the immense challenges ahead, particularly when a devastating earthquake...

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Direction Benjamin Stoloff · Lew Landers

Cast Jack Oakie · Lucille Ball · Ruth Donnelly · Bradley Page

Synopsis The Affairs of Annabel (1938) follows the chaotic life of Lanny Morgan, a publicity man for Wonder Pictures, who continually places the studio's leading star, Annabel Allison, in outlandish situations to boost her fame. His most recent plan involves Annabel...

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Direction Wesley Ruggles

Cast Clark Gable · Lana Turner · Robert Sterling · Patricia Dane

Synopsis Somewhere I'll Find You (1942) follows the intertwined lives of two siblings, both serving as war correspondents, who become entangled in a romantic rivalry over the same woman as the shadows of World War II begin to loom. Their paths...

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Direction Edward Buzzell

Cast Rosalind Russell · Ray Milland · Edmund Gwenn · Janis Carter

Synopsis A Woman of Distinction (1950) follows the story of Susan Middlecott, a stern and unyielding college dean who believes that her life has no space for romantic entanglements. Her world is disrupted when Professor Alec Stevenson, a British astronomy lecturer,...

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Janie

1944 · Movie · 102 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Joyce Reynolds · Robert Hutton · Edward Arnold · Ann Harding

Synopsis Janie (1944) follows the story of a lively and somewhat disorganized teenage girl named Janie, who resides in the quaint town of Hortonville. The onset of World War II brings an army camp to the outskirts of the town, filling...

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Direction George Marshall

Cast Jeanne Crain · George Nader · Kitty Kallen · Bert Lahr

Synopsis The Second Greatest Sex (1955) is set in 1880 in the small town of Osawkie, Kansas, where a heated rivalry with the neighboring town of Mandaroon over the county seat designation has left the local men frequently absent from home....

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The Half-Breed

1952 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Stuart Gilmore · Edward Ludwig

Cast Robert Young · Janis Carter · Jack Buetel · Barton MacLane

Synopsis The Half-Breed (1952) unfolds in the aftermath of the Civil War, where Frank Crawford schemes to incite an Indian conflict to seize millions in gold from a reservation. Dan Craig, a roaming gambler, enters the scene and forms an unlikely...

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Direction Alfred L. Werker

Cast Stuart Erwin · Gloria Stuart · Raymond Walburn · Douglas Fowley

Synopsis It Could Happen to You (1939) follows the story of a creative advertising executive, Erwin, who finds himself behind bars after being accused of the murder of a stunning young woman. As Erwin's life takes a dramatic turn, his devoted...

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Direction Oscar Rudolph · Don Weis · Andrew McCullough · William Asher

Cast Peter Lawford · Phyllis Kirk · Jack Albertson · Patricia Donahue

Synopsis The Thin Man (TV Series) (1957) follows the adventures of Nick Charles, a retired private investigator who now resides in a lavish Park Avenue apartment in New York City with his wife, Nora. Despite his retirement, Nick's past connections to...

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Direction David Butler

Cast Dennis Morgan · Jack Carson · Joan Leslie · Janis Paige

Synopsis Two Guys from Milwaukee (1946) follows the story of Balkan Prince Henry, who has two main aspirations: to encounter the enchanting Lauren Bacall and to experience the authentic essence of America. He forms an unlikely friendship with cab driver Buzz...

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So This Is Paris

1955 · Movie · 96 min. · United States

Direction Richard Quine

Cast Tony Curtis · Gloria DeHaven · Gene Nelson · Corinne Calvet

Synopsis So This Is Paris (1955) follows the escapades of three sailors—Joe, Al, and Davy—who embark on a Parisian adventure during their shore leave. Joe sets his sights on the enchanting chanteuse Colette D'Avril, only to discover she is more complex...

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