Screenplay: Tom Reed
Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Tom Reed. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.
Titles found: 44
Synthetic Sin
1929 · Movie · 72 min. · United States
Direction William A. Seiter
Cast Colleen Moore · Antonio Moreno · Edythe Chapman · Kathryn McGuire
Synopsis Synthetic Sin (1929) follows the journey of renowned playwright Donald, whose latest creation has failed to impress audiences due to his fiancée Betty's lack of sophistication for the leading role. To remedy this, Betty decides to leave her small-town life...
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Mary Jane's Pa
1935 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction William Keighley
Cast Aline MacMahon · Guy Kibbee · Tom Brown · Robert McWade
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Laughter in Hell
1933 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Edward L. Cahn
Cast Pat O'Brien · Tommy Conlon · Merna Kennedy · Berton Churchill
Synopsis Laughter in Hell (1933) follows the story of a man who, in the late 19th century, is condemned to a lifetime of hard labor for the murder of his wife and her paramour.
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Red Stallion in the Rockies
1949 · Movie · 85 min. · United States
Direction Ralph Murphy
Cast Arthur Franz · Wallace Ford · Ray Collins · Jean Heather
Synopsis Red Stallion in the Rockies (1949) follows a group of circus performers who find themselves in a predicament when their journey takes an unexpected turn. They encounter a spirited trick horse, beloved by mares, which has drawn the ire of...
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Two Tickets to London
1943 · Movie · 78 min. · United States
Direction Edwin L. Marin
Cast Michèle Morgan · Alan Curtis · C. Aubrey Smith · Barry Fitzgerald
Synopsis Two Tickets to London (1943) follows a man who, after being falsely accused of aiding an enemy submarine, flees and teams up with an attractive woman to uncover the true culprits behind the treachery. Together, they navigate a web of...
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Hell's Heroes
1929 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction William Wyler
Cast Charles Bickford · Raymond Hatton · Fred Kohler · Fritzi Ridgeway
Synopsis Hell's Heroes (1929) follows the tale of four men who, after a botched bank robbery that leaves one of their group dead, flee into the unforgiving desert. Losing their horses in a fierce storm, they stumble upon a woman in...
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Bombay Mail
1934 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Edwin L. Marin
Cast Edmund Lowe · Shirley Grey · Onslow Stevens · Ralph Forbes
Synopsis Bombay Mail (1934) follows the gripping tale of a dedicated police inspector who is tasked with solving a perplexing murder case. The crime unfolds on a train journey between the bustling cities of Calcutta and Bombay, adding an element of...
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Law and Order
1932 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
Direction Edward L. Cahn
Cast Walter Huston · Harry Carey · Russell Hopton · Raymond Hatton
Synopsis Law and Order (1932) follows the journey of Frame Johnson, a former peace officer, and his three companions as they venture west to the notorious town of Tombstone. This settlement is under the iron grip of the Northrup brothers, who...
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The Untamed Breed
1948 · Movie · 79 min. · United States
Direction Charles Lamont
Cast Sonny Tufts · Barbara Britton · George 'Gabby' Hayes · Edgar Buchanan
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Direction Tay Garnett
Cast Rod La Rocque · Leni Riefenstahl · Sepp Rist · Gibson Gowland
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East Is West
1930 · Movie · 75 min. · United States
Direction Monta Bell
Cast Lupe Velez · Lew Ayres · Edward G. Robinson · E. Alyn Warren
Synopsis East Is West (1930) follows the journey of Ming Toy, a young woman who finds herself up for auction in China. Rescued by Billy, she is transported to San Francisco by Lo Sang Kee. To evade deportation, Ming Toy is...
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The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe
1942 · Movie · 67 min. · United States
Direction Harry Lachman
Cast Linda Darnell · Shepperd Strudwick · Virginia Gilmore · Jane Darwell
Synopsis The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe (1942) portrays the tumultuous life of Edgar Allan Poe, who endured a troubled upbringing, finding solace only in the unwavering support of his foster mother, Mrs. Frances Allan. Her nurturing care fueled his ambition...
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The Florentine Dagger
1935 · Movie · 69 min. · United States
Direction Robert Florey
Cast Donald Woods · Margaret Lindsay · C. Aubrey Smith · Henry O'Neill
Synopsis The Florentine Dagger (1935) follows Juan Cesare, a man from Vienna who is a descendant of the infamous Borgia family. He grapples with the idea that he may have inherited a murderous streak from his ancestors. Juan is deeply in...
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The Charlatan
1929 · Movie · 60 min. · United States
Direction George Melford
Cast Holmes Herbert · Margaret Livingston · Rockcliffe Fellowes · Philo McCullough
Synopsis The Charlatan (1929) follows a woman who seeks the services of a sideshow clairvoyant to have her future revealed. She is deeply unsettled when the man peers into his crystal orb and divulges intimate details from her past that she...
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Show Boat
1929 · Movie · 147 min. · United States
Direction Harry A. Pollard · Arch Heath
Cast Laura La Plante · Joseph Schildkraut · Emily Fitzroy · Otis Harlan
Synopsis Show Boat (1929) commences with Magnolia, the offspring of Captain Andy Hawks and his overbearing wife Parthy, reveling in her youthful days on her father's show boat. Parthy, annoyed by the perceived influence of the leading actress Julie (Magnolia's hero...
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David Harding, Counterspy
1950 · Movie · 71 min. · United States
Direction Ray Nazarro
Cast Willard Parker · Audrey Long · Howard St. John · Raymond Greenleaf
Synopsis David Harding, Counterspy (1950) kicks off with a radio announcer criticizing the U.S. government for allegedly mishandling sensitive information during World War II, allowing a foreign entity to gain access. The announcer is then taken to the clandestine base of...
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Homicide Squad
1931 · Movie · 70 min. · United States
Direction Edward L. Cahn · George Melford
Cast Leo Carrillo · Noah Beery · Mary Brian · Russell Gleason
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Up in Mabel's Room
1944 · Movie · 76 min. · United States
Direction Allan Dwan
Cast Marjorie Reynolds · Dennis O'Keefe · Gail Patrick · Mischa Auer
Synopsis Up in Mabel's Room (1944) follows Gary Ainsworth, portrayed by Dennis O'Keefe, who is living a contented life as a newlywed. However, his past comes knocking when his former flame, Mabel, played by Gail Patrick, returns to town. Gary finds...
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Marry the Girl
1937 · Movie · 68 min. · United States
Direction William McGann
Cast Mary Boland · Frank McHugh · Hugh Herbert · Carol Hughes
Synopsis Marry the Girl (1937) unfolds in the bustling offices of a prominent newspaper syndicate, where John B. Radway, a quirky figure, holds the reins, while his sister Ollie Radway, the family's intellectual powerhouse, keeps things running smoothly. David "Party" Partridge,...
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Babbitt
1934 · Movie · 74 min. · United States
Direction William Keighley
Cast Aline MacMahon · Guy Kibbee · Claire Dodd · Maxine Doyle
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