Screenplay: Tom Reed

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


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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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