Screenplay: Roy Chanslor

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


Johnny Guitar

1954 · Movie · 110 min. · United States

Direction Nicholas Ray

Cast Joan Crawford · Sterling Hayden · Scott Brady · Mercedes McCambridge

Synopsis Johnny Guitar (1954) follows the story of Vienna, a resilient woman who has established a saloon on the outskirts of a town, with aspirations to create her own community once the railroad arrives. However, the local residents are determined to...

7.8

13K votes

7.8

13K votes

Black Angel

1946 · Movie · 81 min. · United States

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Dan Duryea · June Vincent · Peter Lorre · Broderick Crawford

Synopsis Black Angel (1946) follows the gripping tale of Kirk Bennett, who stumbles upon the lifeless body of renowned singer Mavis Marlowe, just moments after she has been fatally struck. The only clue left behind is a distinctive heart-shaped ruby brooch,...

6.8

260 votes

6.8

260 votes

The House of Fear

1945 · Movie · 69 min. · United States

Direction Roy William Neill

Cast Basil Rathbone · Nigel Bruce · Aubrey Mather · Dennis Hoey

Synopsis The House of Fear (1945) follows the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes as he delves into a mysterious sequence of fatalities occurring at a grand castle. Each victim receives an ominous delivery of orange pips prior to their demise, setting the...

6.4

553 votes

6.4

553 votes

Front Page Woman

1935 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction Michael Curtiz

Cast Bette Davis · George Brent · Roscoe Karns · Wini Shaw

Synopsis Front Page Woman (1935) follows the intense rivalry between ambitious reporter Curt Devlin and his love interest, sob sister Ellen Garfield. Curt, despite his affection for Ellen, dismisses her journalistic abilities, attributing her successes to mere luck. When Ellen uncovers...

6.2

51 votes

6.2

51 votes

Tarzan Triumphs

1943 · Movie · 76 min. · United States

Direction Wilhelm Thiele

Cast Johnny Weissmuller · Johnny Sheffield · Frances Gifford · Stanley Ridges

Synopsis Tarzan Triumphs (1943) follows the thrilling adventure of a white princess named Zandra, who hails from a hidden civilization. She seeks the aid of Tarzan when a group of Nazis infiltrate the jungle, aiming to subjugate her people and seize...

5.4

302 votes

5.4

302 votes

Direction George Blair · Thomas Carr · Philip Ford · Harry W. Gerstad

Cast George Reeves · Noel Neill · Phyllis Coates · Jack Larson

Synopsis Adventures of Superman (TV Series) (1952) is a classic television series that aired from 1952 to 1958, spanning 6 seasons and 104 episodes. In one of its notable episodes, reporters Clark Kent and Lois Lane travel to the small town...

5.2

522 votes

5.2

522 votes

Bombay Clipper

1942 · Movie · 54 min. · United States

Direction John Rawlins

Cast William Gargan · Irene Hervey · Charles Lang Jr. · Maria Montez

Synopsis Bombay Clipper (1942) follows the thrilling journey of Jim Wilson, an American foreign correspondent, and his wife Frankie. Frankie yearns for a more settled life, hoping Jim will abandon his globetrotting career. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they...

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The Vigilantes Return

1947 · Movie · 67 min. · United States

Direction Ray Taylor

Cast Jon Hall · Margaret Lindsay · Andy Devine · Paula Drew

Synopsis The Vigilantes Return (1947) follows the journey of a lawman dispatched to a remote frontier settlement to probe a series of brutal killings. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself inexplicably entangled in a deadly web of...

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Double Alibi

1940 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction Phil Rosen

Cast Wayne Morris · Margaret Lindsay · William Gargan · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis Double Alibi (1940) follows a man who becomes the main suspect after his former spouse is discovered deceased. The plot thickens as he navigates the complexities of his past relationship and the ensuing investigation.

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Direction Louis King

Cast Barton MacLane · Ann Sheridan · Dick Purcell · Peggy Bates

Synopsis Wine, Women and Horses (1937) follows the story of Jim, a man with a penchant for gambling, who finds himself in a series of unexpected events. After his friend Valerie treats him to a meal following a financial loss, Jim...

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Direction Harry Beaumont

Cast Edmund Lowe · Gloria Stuart · Reginald Owen · Spring Byington

Synopsis The Girl on the Front Page (1936) follows the story of a wealthy heiress who, seeking to make a name for herself, secures a position at her father's influential newspaper under a pseudonym. While working at the paper, she becomes...

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Escape from Hong Kong

1942 · Movie · 60 min. · United States

Direction William Nigh

Cast Don Terry · Leo Carrillo · Andy Devine · Marjorie Lord

Synopsis Escape from Hong Kong (1942) follows the thrilling journey of three American vaudeville performers who find themselves entangled in a web of espionage in Hong Kong on the eve of the Pearl Harbor attack. As they navigate the dangerous waters...

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Perilous Holiday

1946 · Movie · 89 min. · United States

Direction Edward H. Griffith

Cast Pat O'Brien · Ruth Warrick · Alan Hale · Edgar Buchanan

Synopsis Perilous Holiday (1946) follows a gripping narrative inspired by a serialized story from the Saturday Evening Post, penned by Robert Carson. The plot revolves around an intricate international counterfeiting operation based in Mexico. The story kicks off with Patrick Nevil...

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Secret Command

1944 · Movie · 82 min. · United States

Direction A. Edward Sutherland

Cast Pat O'Brien · Carole Landis · Chester Morris · Ruth Warrick

Synopsis Secret Command (1944) follows the story of a former foreign correspondent, played by Pat O'Brien, who is now working for the FBI during wartime. Under a false identity, O'Brien infiltrates a shipyard to monitor for any signs of sabotage. To...

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Love Is on the Air

1937 · Movie · 59 min. · United States

Direction Nick Grinde

Cast Ronald Reagan · June Travis · Eddie Acuff · Ben Welden

Synopsis Love Is on the Air (1937) follows the story of Andy McCaine, a top-notch crime journalist working for a radio station. His investigative reports on high-level corruption land him in hot water with E.E. Nichols, the sponsor of his program,...

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Direction Jo Graham

Cast George Brent · Brenda Marshall · Gene Lockhart · Roscoe Karns

Synopsis You Can't Escape Forever (1942) follows Laurie, who collapses during the execution of Varney, unaware that he receives a last-minute pardon. She submits a report on his supposed demise and is reassigned to the "Bewildered Heart" column under Prudence Maddox....

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Murder in the Clouds

1934 · Movie · 61 min. · United States

Direction D. Ross Lederman

Cast Lyle Talbot · Ann Dvorak · Gordon Westcott · Robert Light

Synopsis Murder in the Clouds (1934) follows the thrilling adventures of Bob "Three Star," a daring pilot for Trans America Lines. When he's not showcasing his aerial prowess for the airline, Bob enjoys performing aerobatics, which often lands him in hot...

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Burma Convoy

1941 · Movie · 72 min. · United States

Direction Noel M. Smith

Cast Charles Bickford · Evelyn Ankers · Frank Albertson · Cecil Kellaway

Synopsis Burma Convoy (1941) unfolds during the tumultuous period of World War II, where an Allied truck driver uncovers a sinister scheme aimed at disrupting the crucial supply routes along the 700-mile Burma Road. The narrative follows the trucker's efforts to...

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Direction A. Edward Sutherland

Cast Pat O'Brien · George Murphy · Jane Wyatt · Jackie Cooper

Synopsis The Navy Comes Through (1942) follows the thrilling journey of a U.S. Navy crew stationed on a merchant marine vessel as they confront and combat Nazi forces during World War II. The film captures the intense drama and heroism of...

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