Screenplay: Melissa Salmons

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


Christmas at Holly Lodge (TV)

2017 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Jem Garrard

Cast Alison Sweeney · Jordan Bridges · Sheryl Lee Ralph · Crystal Lowe

Synopsis Sophie runs Holly Lodge, a beautiful inn surrounded by snowy mountains, evergreen trees galore, and scenic views. There's a steady stream of regular patrons who visit the lodge every Christmas, but Sophie's behind on her mortgage payments, and a development...

3.6

31 votes

3.6

31 votes

Direction Kristoffer Tabori

Cast Alison Sweeney · Marc Blucas · Shirley Jones · Rebecca Staab

Synopsis A young woman receives a letter that her deceased grandmother requests she hand-deliver to a man in her grandmother's childhood home in Maine. She begins a journey of discovery of her grandmother, herself, and quality of life.

3.6

55 votes

3.6

55 votes

Direction Jason Bourque

Cast Alison Sweeney · Ben Ayres · Rebecca Staab · Olivia Steele-Falconer

Synopsis Alex and Drew investigate a self help retreat and the controversial life coach who oversees it.

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Just Desserts (TV)

2017 · Movie · 90 min. · Canada

Direction Kristoffer Tabori

Cast Alison Sweeney · Cameron Mathison · Barbara Niven · Lisa Durupt

Synopsis Hannah investigates the murder of a fellow bake-off judge.

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Direction Jason Bourque

Cast Alison Sweeney · Ben Ayres · Dave Collette · Olivia Steele-Falconer

Synopsis A podcast host becomes interested in a cold-case disappearance, mostly because she and the victim had grown up together in their small town.

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Direction Jason Bourque · Terry Ingram · Leon Knoles · Nimisha Mukerji

Cast Alison Sweeney · Ben Ayres · Olivia Steele-Falconer · Rebecca Staab

Synopsis Alex is managing editor at the Chronicle. She investigates and solves cold murder cases for her podcast.

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Liquid Television (TV Series)

1991 · Series · 30 min. · United States

Direction Robin Steele · Denis Morella · Tony Halton · Tim Boxell

Cast Anna-Lena Brundin

Synopsis MTV's classic, surreal, experimental, grotesque, macabre and darkly humorous animation anthology featuring both serialized and one-off segments. The show also features music videos and rare live action and puppet segments.

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One Life to Live (TV Series)

1968 · Series · 60 min. · United States

Direction Agnes Nixon · Gary Donatelli · Larry Carpenter · Jill Mitwell

Cast Michael Easton · Kristen Alderson · John-Paul Lavoisier · Melissa Archer

Synopsis One Life to Live premiered in 1968, centering on the lives of the citizens of the fictional town of Llanview, PA. Concentrating on the wealthy Lord family, and the middle-class Woleks and Rileys, the show was one of the first...

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Direction Nimisha Mukerji

Cast Alison Sweeney · Ben Ayres · Olivia Steele-Falconer · Rebecca Staab

Synopsis When a man's body is discovered in a pond, his wife finds herself in a complex trial, which causes podcaster Alex and the Chronicle team to seek answers surrounding the unusual case.

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Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone (TV)

2021 · Movie · 84 min. · Canada

Direction Peter Benson

Cast Tom Everett Scott · Ella Ballentine · Mía Maestro · Matt Hamilton

Synopsis The story about Benedict Stone and his wife Emilia who got separated after 10 years, when trying for a baby becomes unsuccessful.

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As the World Turns (TV Series)

1956 · Series · 55 min. · United States

Direction Irna Phillips · Jennifer Pepperman · Michael Eilbaum · Habib Azar

Cast Maura West · Michael Park · Roger Howarth · Marie Wilson

Synopsis TV Series (1956-2010). Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, this long-running serial focuses on the relationships and difficulties of its inhabitants.

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A Magical Christmas Village (TV)

2022 · Movie · 84 min. · United States

Direction Jason Furukawa

Cast Luke Macfarlane · Marlo Thomas · Alison Sweeney · Maria Turner

Synopsis It follows Summer's life as her mother Vivian and daughter Chloe move in with her. Vivian sets up a miniature Christmas village. As Chloe begins setting up the figurines, real-life events seem to mimic the scenes she creates.

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Direction David Weaver

Cast Alison Sweeney · Ben Ayres · Dave Collette · Olivia Steele-Falconer

Synopsis Alex and 2 colleagues investigate a 1 year old, suspicious CO2 death at a vineyard, of the founder. His 2 sons inherited his 60% share. But a newly found, unsigned will gives all to 1 son. Is it murder? Is...

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Direction Terry Ingram

Cast Alison Sweeney · Ben Ayres · Dave Collette · Michael Kopsa

Synopsis The body of a woman who had been missing for 3 years is found. Her husband, acquitted for lack of evidence but now seen as guilty, asks Alex for help. As she investigates for her podcast, a colleague investigates fishy...

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Direction Pat Williams

Cast Alison Sweeney · Cameron Mathison · Barbara Niven · Gabriel Hogan

Synopsis A skeleton found in Lake Eden reveals the true identity of a beloved resident. Despite her fiancé's disapproval, Hannah investigates the murder and enlists her mother's help to uncover the truth and bring the killer to justice.

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