Screenplay: Howard Lindsay
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Howard Lindsay. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 20
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
A Slight Case of Murder
1938 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
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
The Sound of Music (TV)
2013 · Movie · 180 min. · United States
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
Anything Goes
1936 · Movie · 106 min. · United States
Direction Lewis Milestone
Cast Bing Crosby · Ethel Merman · Charles Ruggles · Ida Lupino
5.2
40 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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Artists and Models Abroad
1938 · Movie · 90 min. · United States
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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The Sound of Music Live (TV)
2015 · Movie · 155 min. · United Kingdom
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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She's My Weakness
1930 · Movie · 71 min. · United States
Direction Melville W. Brown
Cast Arthur Lake · Sue Carol · Lucien Littlefield · William Collier Sr.
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Producers' Showcase (TV Series)
1954 · Series · 90 min. · United States
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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The Big Broadcast of 1938
1938 · Movie · 94 min. · United States
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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Your Uncle Dudley
1935 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Eugene Forde · James Tinling
Cast Edward Everett Horton · Lois Wilson · John McGuire · Rosina Lawrence
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Stop, You're Killing Me
1952 · Movie · 86 min. · United States
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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How to Be Very, Very Popular
1955 · Movie · 89 min. · United States
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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