Screenplay: William Lively

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


Tarzan's Hidden Jungle

1955 · Movie · 73 min. · United States

Direction Harold D. Schuster

Cast Gordon Scott · Vera Miles · Peter van Eyck · Jack Elam

Synopsis Tarzan's Hidden Jungle (1955) follows a group of hunters who infiltrate the sacred lands of Sukulu, disguised as photographers. Their expedition is supposedly endorsed by Dr. Celliers, a United Nations representative and close ally of the Sukulu chief. The hunters...

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King of the Texas Rangers

1941 · Movie · 215 min. · United States

Direction John English · William Witney

Cast Sammy Baugh · Neil Hamilton · Pauline Moore · Duncan Renaldo

Synopsis King of the Texas Rangers (1941) follows the story of a renowned football star, Tom, played by "Slingin' Sammy Baugh," who abruptly leaves his college life behind. This dramatic shift occurs after the tragic murder of his father, Captain King,...

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Lost Planet Airmen

1951 · Movie · 65 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Tristram Coffin · Mae Clarke · Don Haggerty · House Peters Jr.

Synopsis Lost Planet Airmen (1951) follows the thrilling journey of a young scientist who employs an innovative rocket-powered flying suit to counter the malevolent schemes of a mysterious figure known only as "Dr. Vulcan." This classic film combines elements of science...

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King of the Rocket Men

1949 · Movie · 167 min. · United States

Direction Fred C. Brannon

Cast Tristram Coffin · Mae Clarke · Don Haggerty · House Peters Jr.

Synopsis King of the Rocket Men (1949) follows the thrilling adventures of Jeff King, a daring inventor who dons an experimental rocket suit to confront the nefarious Dr. Vulcan. As the story unfolds, Jeff King uses his innovative technology to thwart...

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G-Men vs. The Black Dragon

1943 · Movie · 243 min. · United States

Direction Spencer Gordon Bennet · William Witney

Cast Rod Cameron · Roland Got · Constance Worth · Nino Pipitone

Synopsis G-Men vs. The Black Dragon (1943) follows a thrilling narrative where covert operatives from America, Britain, and China join forces to dismantle a sinister organization. The Japanese Black Dragon Society, a clandestine group, is responsible for infiltrating enemy agents into...

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Daredevils of the West

1943 · Movie · 196 min. · United States

Direction John English

Cast Allan Lane · Kay Aldridge · Eddie Acuff · William Haade

Synopsis Daredevils of the West (1943) follows Foster (Charles Miller IV), the proprietor of the local stagecoach service in Canyon City during the 1880s, who has secured a Federal Franchise Commission grant. Foster is in a race against time to finish...

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Ramar of the Jungle (TV Series)

1952 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Paul Landres · Sam Newfield · Wallace Fox · Spencer Gordon Bennet

Cast Jon Hall · Ray Montgomery · Nick Stewart · James Fairfax

Synopsis Ramar of the Jungle (TV Series) (1952) follows the adventures of Tom Reynolds, the son of missionaries, who grows up to become a doctor and returns to the jungle to provide medical care to the native inhabitants. Known as "Ramar,"...

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Unashamed: A Romance

1938 · Movie · 66 min. · United States

Direction Allen Stuart

Cast Rae Kidd · Robert Stanley · Lucille Shearer · Emily Todd

Synopsis Unashamed: A Romance (1938) follows the story of Rae Lane, who invites her dedicated and hardworking boss to a unique retreat—a nudist camp. Her goal is to capture his heart and make him see the beauty of a simpler, more...

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Direction George W. Trendle · Fran Striker · Eddie Dew · Alan Crosland Jr.

Cast Dick Simmons · Paul McGuire · Francis De Sales · Terry Frost

Synopsis Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (TV Series) (1955) follows the adventures of a dedicated Canadian Mountie, Sergeant Preston, as he navigates the untamed landscapes of the Yukon. Accompanied by his loyal horse, Rex, and his trusty dog, Yukon King, Sergeant...

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Spy Smasher (TV Miniseries)

1942 · Series · 215 min. · United States

Direction William Witney

Cast Kane Richmond · Marguerite Chapman · Sam Flint · Hans Schumm

Synopsis Spy Smasher (TV Miniseries) (1942) follows the thrilling adventures of Alan Armstrong, a heroic figure who takes on the alias of Spy Smasher. His mission is to thwart the nefarious plans of a formidable Nazi antagonist known as The Mask....

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King of the Mounties

1942 · Movie · 196 min. · United States

Direction William Witney

Cast Allan Lane · Gilbert Emery · Russell Hicks · Peggy Drake

Synopsis King of the Mounties (1942) follows the thrilling adventures of a Canadian Mountie who faces off against a formidable duo of Japanese and Nazi forces plotting to invade Canada. The antagonists aim to pave the way for their invasion with...

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Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc.

1941 · Movie · 263 min. · United States

Direction John English · William Witney

Cast Ralph Byrd · Michael Owen · Jan Wiley · John Davidson

Synopsis Dick Tracy vs. Crime, Inc. (1941) follows the iconic detective as he confronts a formidable adversary known as The Ghost. This cunning villain possesses the ability to vanish into thin air, making him a particularly elusive target for Tracy. The...

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Boys of the City

1940 · Movie · 68 min. · United States

Direction Joseph H. Lewis

Cast Bobby Jordan · Leo Gorcey · Hal E. Chester · Frankie Burke

Synopsis Boys of the City (1940) follows a group of urban youth who are relocated to the countryside, only to find themselves entangled in a web of mystery and danger. The youngsters stumble upon a murder and a supposedly haunted residence,...

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Perils of Nyoka (TV Miniseries)

1942 · Series · 261 min. · United States

Direction William Witney

Cast Kay Aldridge · Clayton Moore · William 'Billy' Benedict · Lorna Gray

Synopsis Perils of Nyoka (TV Miniseries) (1942) follows the thrilling adventures of the courageous Nyoka and her allies as they confront the formidable Vultura, the Queen of the Desert. Their mission is to secure the legendary Golden Tablets of Hippocrates, leading...

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Arizona Trail

1943 · Movie · 57 min. · United States

Direction Vernon Keays

Cast Tex Ritter · Fuzzy Knight · Dennis Moore · Janet Shaw

Synopsis Arizona Trail (1943) follows the journey of a youthful cowboy who comes back to his hometown to assist his father in defending their family ranch from a ruthless gang intent on seizing their land. The story unfolds with the cowboy's...

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Federal Man-Hunt

1938 · Movie · 64 min. · United States

Direction Nick Grinde

Cast Robert Livingston · June Travis · John Gallaudet · Charles Halton

Synopsis Federal Man-Hunt (1938) follows the thrilling escape of Pete Rennick, a notorious criminal serving federal charges, who ingeniously breaks out of prison with the aid of an inside accomplice. Law enforcement agencies and local police launch a massive manhunt, setting...

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East Side Kids

1940 · Movie · 62 min. · United States

Direction Robert F. Hill

Cast Leon Ames · Dennis Moore · Joyce Bryant · Hal E. Chester

Synopsis East Side Kids (1940) follows the journey of a young man from the streets who matures into a law enforcement officer after understanding that a life of crime is not rewarding. His transformation begins when one of his childhood pals...

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That Gang of Mine

1940 · Movie · 62 min. · United States

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Trail Guide

1952 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Lesley Selander

Cast Tim Holt · Mary Jo Tarola · Frank Wilcox · Robert Sherwood

Synopsis Trail Guide (1952) follows the story of young Kenny Masters, who initially seeks to prevent homesteaders from settling on the open ranges near his and his sister Peg's ranch. To achieve this, Kenny hires the unscrupulous saloon owner Regan to...

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