Direction: Jack Donohue

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Jack Donohue. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Direction Jerry Paris · Jack Donohue · Hal Cooper · Mel Ferber

Cast Tony Randall · Jack Klugman · Al Molinaro · Penny Marshall

Synopsis The Odd Couple (TV Series) (1970) is a classic sitcom that aired from 1970 to 1975, spanning 114 episodes. The show revolves around the unlikely roommates Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, who find themselves living together after both men are...

6.2

29 votes

6.2

29 votes

Direction William Wiard · Hy Averback · Terry Becker · Jeff Corey

Cast Yul Brynner · Samantha Eggar · Keye Luke · Eric Shea

Synopsis Anna and the King (TV Series) (1972) follows the journey of a resilient American educator, accompanied by her young son, who ventures to Siam in 1862 to take on the role of personal tutor to the King's numerous offspring. Despite...

5.8

35 votes

5.8

35 votes

Babes in Toyland

1961 · Movie · 106 min. · United States

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Ray Bolger · Tommy Sands · Annette Funicello · Ed Wynn

Synopsis Babes in Toyland (1961) follows the tale of Tom, the son of a piper, who is set to marry Mary Quite Contrary. However, on the night before their wedding, the wicked miser Barnaby plots to ruin their plans. He hires...

5.8

62 votes

5.8

62 votes

Marriage on the Rocks

1965 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Frank Sinatra · Deborah Kerr · Dean Martin · Cesar Romero

Synopsis Marriage on the Rocks (1965) follows the tumultuous journey of a long-married couple as they attempt to reignite their relationship. Dan (Frank Sinatra) and Valerie Edwards (Deborah Kerr) have been together for nearly two decades. Dan, a prosperous advertising executive,...

5.3

215 votes

5.3

215 votes

Assault on a Queen

1966 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Frank Sinatra · Virna Lisi · Anthony Franciosa · Richard Conte

Synopsis Assault on a Queen (1966) follows a thrilling narrative of a daring band of adventurers who retrieve a submerged U-Boat and repurpose it to seize and plunder the iconic Queen Mary.

4.9

137 votes

4.9

137 votes

Direction Oscar Rudolph · Jack Arnold · Hal Cooper · John Rich

Cast Robert Reed · Florence Henderson · Ann B. Davis · Maureen McCormick

Synopsis The Brady Bunch (TV Series) (1969) follows the story of a blended family in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The series spans 5 seasons and 117 episodes. Widower Mike Brady, an architect, ties the knot with the lovely Carol,...

4.7

3K votes

4.7

3K votes

Watch the Birdie

1950 · Movie · 71 min. · United States

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Red Skelton · Arlene Dahl · Ann Miller · Leon Ames

Synopsis Watch the Birdie (1950) follows Rusty Cameron, a man in financial distress who attempts to alleviate his debt through freelance newsreel photography. However, his endeavors prove unsuccessful and culminate in a series of misfortunes. His life takes a dramatic turn...

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Startime (TV Series)

1959 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction John Frankenheimer · Alfred Hitchcock · Greg Garrison · Gordon Rigsby

Cast Dean Martin · Marian Anderson · Alice Backes · Jerry Lewis

Synopsis Startime (TV Series) (1959) was a television series that aired from 1959 to 1960, consisting of a single season with 33 episodes. This anthology series offered a diverse range of content, including drama, comedy, and variety segments, all presented in...

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Direction Seymour Berns · Terry Kyne · Bill Hobin · John Gaunt

Cast Red Skelton · Art Gilmore · David Rose · Lucy Knoch

Synopsis The Red Skelton Show (TV Series) (1951) was a beloved American variety show that captivated audiences for nearly two decades, from the early 1950s to the early 1970s. It secured a strong position in the ratings, trailing only behind "Gunsmoke"...

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Direction James Komack · Jack Donohue · Peter Baldwin

Cast Jack Albertson · Scatman Crothers · Freddie Prinze · Della Reese

Synopsis Chico and the Man (TV Series) (1974) aired from 1975 to 1978, spanning four seasons. The show follows the dynamic between energetic Chico, who aspires to establish a partnership with the cynical and grumpy Ed Brown in his garage. Chico's...

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Direction Coby Ruskin · Jack Donohue · George Marshall · Herbert Kenwith

Cast Lucille Ball · Gale Gordon · Lucie Arnaz · Desi Arnaz Jr.

Synopsis Here's Lucy (TV Series) (1968) follows the life of Lucy Carter, a widow navigating single parenthood with her two teenage children, Kim and Craig, after relocating to Los Angeles. She secures a position as a secretary for her pompous brother-in-law...

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The Yellow Cab Man

1950 · Movie · 85 min. · United States

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Red Skelton · Gloria DeHaven · Walter Slezak · Edward Arnold

Synopsis The Yellow Cab Man (1950) follows the misadventures of Pirdy, an inventor with a knack for attracting accidents, making him an insurance liability. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters Ellen from the Yellow Cab Co. and the...

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Direction Don Taylor · Jack Donohue · David Alexander · Jerry Hopper

Cast Soupy Sales · Pat Crowley · Darryl Hickman · Marvin Kaplan

Synopsis Vacation Playhouse (TV Series) (1963) was a summer replacement series that aired from 1963 to 1967. This show was known for presenting pilot episodes of television programs that had not yet been picked up for full series. It served as...

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Direction Sam Bobrick · Ron Clark · George Tyne · Jack Donohue

Cast Paul Lynde · Elizabeth Allen · John Calvin · Pamelyn Ferdin

Synopsis The Paul Lynde Show (TV Series) (1972) aired from 1972 to 1973, spanning one season with 26 episodes. The series revolves around Paul Simms, a composed and dignified lawyer who resides with his wife and two daughters. His tranquil life...

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Direction Bud Yorkin · Jack Donohue · Norman Abbott · Norman Lear

Cast George Gobel · Peggy King · John Scott Trotter · Fred MacMurray

Synopsis The George Gobel Show (TV Series) (1954) aired from 1954 to 1960, spanning 6 seasons and 135 episodes. This popular television series was helmed by comedian George Gobel and was renowned as one of the top-rated shows during the mid-1950s.

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Close-Up

1948 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Alan Baxter · Virginia Gilmore · Richard Kollmar · Loring Smith

Synopsis Close-Up (1948) revolves around a man whose life takes an unexpected turn when his photograph is inadvertently captured. Driven by an intense desire to secure the negative, he embarks on a relentless pursuit to obtain it, setting the stage for...

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Lucky Me

1954 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Jack Donohue

Cast Doris Day · Robert Cummings · Phil Silvers · Eddie Foy Jr.

Synopsis Lucky Me (1954) follows the journey of Candy Williams, a talented but struggling performer in a musical group led by Hap Schneider. The troupe faces financial difficulties, leading them to take on menial jobs like cleaning hotel rooms. Candy's life...

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