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John Fenton Murray
Born February 19, 1917 · Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
Died July 24, 1996 · aged 79
John Fenton Murray was an American film and television writer.
Known For
Man's Favorite Sport? · 1964Man's Favorite Sport?
★ 7.01964
MovieComedyRomance
Roger Willoughby is a renowned fishing expert, who, unbeknownst to his friends, co-workers, or boss, has never cast a line in his life. One day, he crosses paths with Abigail Paige, a sweetly annoying girl who has just badgered his boss into signing Roger up for an annual fishing tournament.
It's Only Money · 1962It's Only Money
★ 6.21962
MovieComedyMystery
Lester is a clumsy and awkward TV repair man who is nevertheless gifted technically. In helping out a friend, he is drawn into a mystery involving a missing heir in a rich family. He begins to notice little things, like how much those family portraits look like him. Surely..no..he can't be...can he ?
The Man from the Diners' Club · 1963The Man from the Diners' Club
★ 5.81963
MovieComedy
Meek credit card company clerk Ernest Klenk is feeling the pressure of demanding coworkers, new computers, and an upcoming wedding. This stress leads to a big mistake -- the accidental approval of a credit card for mobster Foots Pulardos, who is planning to flee to Mexico with his girlfriend, Sugar Pye, to avoid criminal charges. When Klenk tries to fix his mix-up, he gets dangerously involved in Foots' scheme.
Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady? · 1968Did You Hear the One About the Traveling Saleslady?
★ 9.01968
MovieComedy
Agatha Knabenshu arrives in a small town in Missouri to sell player pianos to the locals. She's fired after her disastrous sales attempts nearly destroy the town. The stranded saleslady becomes friendly with an equally bumbling inventor and moves in with his family. The two then try to sell his automatic milking machine, but things turn sour when their demonstration causes a stampede.
Arnold · 1973Arnold
★ 5.31973
MovieThrillerHorror
Karen marries Arnold at his funeral and continues to get his money as long as she stays by his coffin. Meanwhile, various oddball relatives after Arnold's wealth are being killed in a creative variety of ways.
Pufnstuf · 1970Pufnstuf
★ 6.21970
MovieComedyFamily
Jimmy (Jack Wild) ventures to Living Island with his magical, talking flute, Freddy. Once there, he befriends many of the island's inhabitants, but the evil Witchiepoo (Billie Hayes) is determined to steal Freddy the flute away from the boy to impress the visiting Witches' Council and win the Witch of the Year Award.
The Atomic Kid · 1954The Atomic Kid
★ 5.01954
MovieComedyScience Fiction
A uranium prospector is eating a peanut butter sandwich in the desert where atom bomb tests are being done. He becomes radioactive, and helps the FBI break up an enemy spy ring.
Everything's Ducky · 1961Everything's Ducky
★ 6.51961
MovieComedy
Everything's Ducky is a 1961 film directed by Don Taylor and starring Buddy Hackett, Mickey Rooney, and Jackie Cooper. Two sailors sneak a talking duck aboard their ship. Complications ensue. The duck waddles all over the ship until he escapes.
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