Writing

Francis M. Cockrell

Born December 14, 1906 · Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Died April 13, 1987 · aged 80

Francis M. Cockrell was an American television writer known for his work on Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, and Batman. His wife was fellow writer Marian B. Cockrell.

Known For

The RaidThe Raid · 1954
The Raid
6.51954
MovieWesternWar
A group of confederate prisoners escape to Canada and plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small town of Saint Albans in Vermont. To get the lie of the land, their leader spends a few days in the town and finds he is getting drawn into its life and especially into that of an attractive widow and her son.
InfernoInferno · 1953
Inferno
6.11953
MovieAdventureThriller
When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.
RhubarbRhubarb · 1951
Rhubarb
5.81951
MovieComedyFamily
Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.
Lady in a JamLady in a Jam · 1942
Lady in a Jam
5.61942
MovieComedyRomance
A psychiatrist's patient, a nutty heiress, travels west to find gold in her grandfather's abandoned mine. The psychiatrist, unable to talk her out of it, decides to follow her out there.
Walking on AirWalking on Air · 1936
Walking on Air
6.31936
MovieComedy
A strong-willed young woman hires a student to impersonate a boorish French count and brings him home to meet her parents.
Professor BewareProfessor Beware · 1938
Professor Beware
6.01938
MovieComedy
Egyptologist, Dean Lambert, accused of car-theft, skips bail and begins a cross-country trek to join a group in New York headed for Egypt. With the police close on his trail he gets in and out of scrapes along the way.
Dark WatersDark Waters · 1944
Dark Waters
6.01944
MovieCrimeMystery
Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.
The Sport ParadeThe Sport Parade · 1932
The Sport Parade
5.31932
MovieDramaRomance
Two Dartmouth football players fall in love with the same girl following college graduation.

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