Screenplay: Roy Chanslor
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Roy Chanslor. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 43
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
Adventures of Superman (TV Series)
1952 · Series · 30 min. · United States
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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Wine, Women and Horses
1937 · Movie · 64 min. · United States
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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The Girl on the Front Page
1936 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
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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Hazard
1948 · Movie · 95 min. · United States
Direction George Marshall
Cast Paulette Goddard · Macdonald Carey · Fred Clark · Stanley Clements
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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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You Can't Escape Forever
1942 · Movie · 77 min. · United States
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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The Navy Comes Through
1942 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
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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