Screenplay: Howard Lindsay

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


Swing Time

1936 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction George Stevens

Cast Fred Astaire · Ginger Rogers · Betty Furness · Victor Moore

Synopsis Swing Time (1936) follows the story of Lucky, a dancer who finds himself in a pickle when his friends from Pop's dance troupe trick him into missing his wedding to Margaret. To win her back, Lucky must earn $25,000. He...

6.8

979 votes

6.8

979 votes

State of the Union

1948 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Frank Capra

Cast Spencer Tracy · Katharine Hepburn · Van Johnson · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis State of the Union (1948) follows the political journey of Kay Thordyke, who is deeply in love with Grant Matthews and supports his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. As Grant gains traction, the political machinery starts to feel uneasy...

6.7

780 votes

6.7

780 votes

Direction Lloyd Bacon

Cast Edward G. Robinson · Jane Bryan · Allen Jenkins · Ruth Donnelly

Synopsis A Slight Case of Murder (1938) follows the story of Remy Marco, a former bootlegger who declares his intention to go straight with the end of Prohibition. However, his new venture into the legitimate beer business is hampered by the...

6.5

75 votes

6.5

75 votes

Life with Father

1947 · Movie · 118 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast William Powell · Irene Dunne · Elizabeth Taylor · Edmund Gwenn

Synopsis Life with Father (1947) is a classic comedy-drama set in late 19th-century New York, focusing on a Wall Street broker who believes he holds the reins of his household. However, he is continually surprised by his wife's influence over the...

6.4

312 votes

6.4

312 votes

Woman's World

1954 · Movie · 94 min. · United States

Direction Jean Negulesco

Cast Clifton Webb · June Allyson · Van Heflin · Lauren Bacall

Synopsis Woman's World (1954) follows the story of an auto industry tycoon, Gifford, who is on the hunt for a new general manager. He invites three married couples to New York for a thorough evaluation. The first couple, Jerry and Carol,...

6.1

116 votes

6.1

116 votes

Call Me Madam

1953 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction Walter Lang

Cast Ethel Merman · Donald O´Connor · Vera-Ellen · George Sanders

Synopsis Call Me Madam (1953) follows the story of Sally Adams, a prominent Washington hostess who is appointed as a US ambassador to a European grand duchy during the Truman administration. The film chronicles her journey as she navigates the complexities...

5.5

29 votes

5.5

29 votes

Tall Story

1960 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction Joshua Logan

Cast Jane Fonda · Anthony Perkins · Elizabeth Patterson · Ray Walston

Synopsis Tall Story (1960) follows the journey of a young woman, portrayed by Jane Fonda, who arrives at college with a singular goal: to get married. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes deeply engrossed in the world of...

5.3

93 votes

5.3

93 votes

Direction Beth McCarthy-Miller · Rob Ashford

Cast Carrie Underwood · Stephen Moyer · Laura Benanti · Audra McDonald

Synopsis The Sound of Music (TV) (2013) presents a live broadcast of the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, capturing the magic and charm of the original stage production. This television event brings to life the timeless story of Maria, a young...

5.2

24 votes

5.2

24 votes

5.2

40 votes

True to the Army

1942 · Movie · 77 min. · United States

Direction Albert S. Rogell

Cast Judy Canova · Allan Jones · Ann Miller · Jerry Colonna

Synopsis True to the Army (1942) follows the thrilling tale of a daring high-wire artist who inadvertently becomes a witness to a murder. To escape the danger that ensues, she flees to the safety of her boyfriend's military base. However, her...

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Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast Jack Benny · Joan Bennett · Mary Boland · Charley Grapewin

Synopsis Artists and Models Abroad (1938) follows the escapades of Buck Boswell and his all-female ensemble as they find themselves marooned in the City of Lights. Buck cleverly persuades the manager of the 'Hotel de Navarre' to provide lodging for his...

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Direction Coky Giedroyc · Richard Valentine

Cast Kara Tointon · Julian Ovenden · Alexander Armstrong · Maria Friedman

Synopsis The Sound of Music Live (TV) (2015) follows the journey of a young woman who joins a convent as a novice nun. She is assigned to be the governess for the seven children of a widowed naval captain. As she...

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She Loves Me Not

1934 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Elliott Nugent

Cast Bing Crosby · Miriam Hopkins · Kitty Carlisle · Edward J. Nugent

Synopsis She Loves Me Not (1934) follows the escapades of Curly Flagg, a lively nightclub performer from Philadelphia who stumbles upon a murder and flees to Princeton to avoid being implicated. Disguised as a man with the help of college students...

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Direction Clark Jones · Kirk Browning · Delbert Mann · Vincent J. Donehue

Cast Cyril Ritchard · Lorne Greene · Nehemiah Persoff · Claire Bloom

Synopsis Producers' Showcase (TV Series) (1954) featured live 90-minute productions that aired every fourth Monday on NBC for three seasons. These productions were known for their opulence and featured many memorable performances by top stars. One notable production was "Peter Pan,"...

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Remains to Be Seen

1953 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Direction Don Weis

Cast June Allyson · Van Johnson · Louis Calhern · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis Remains to Be Seen (1953) follows the thrilling journey of a talented girl vocalist and her apartment manager as they become entangled in a sinister mystery on Park Avenue. When a chilling murder occurs, the duo finds themselves in a...

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Direction Mitchell Leisen

Cast W.C. Fields · Martha Raye · Dorothy Lamour · Shirley Ross

Synopsis The Big Broadcast of 1938 (1938) follows the thrilling tale of the maiden voyage of the luxurious ocean liner S.S. Gigantic, which is set to compete against its formidable rival, the Colossal. The owner of the Gigantic, T.F. Bellows, sends...

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Direction Roy Del Ruth

Cast Broderick Crawford · Claire Trevor · Virginia Gibson · Bill Hayes

Synopsis Stop, You're Killing Me (1952) follows the story of a brewer who, post-Prohibition, opts to legally sell his beer. However, his product, made from beets, is unappealing to customers, and he struggles with the ethical dilemma of pushing sales despite...

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Direction Nunnally Johnson

Cast Betty Grable · Sheree North · Robert Cummings · Charles Coburn

Synopsis How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955) follows the escapades of Curly and Stormy Tornado, a dynamic duo of song-and-dance performers who find themselves in a pickle after witnessing a murder at their San Francisco cabaret. Seeking refuge, they end...

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