Writing

David Chandler

Born November 11, 1912 · New York City, New York, USA

Died October 19, 1990 · aged 77

David Chandler was an American screenwriter, novelist and playwright.

Known For

Tomahawk TrailTomahawk Trail · 1957
Tomahawk Trail
6.01957
MovieWestern
Led by an incompetent Lieutenant, a troop of soldiers is on the Tomahawk Trail in Apache territory. When he lets the Indians steal their horses and gets slightly wounded in a skirmish, Sergeant McCoy takes over command. McCoy successfully gets them to the fort only to find all the soldiers have been murdered by the Apaches. He prepares the troops for an attack knowing if they survive the Lieutenant plans to have him court marshaled.
You Never Can TellYou Never Can Tell · 1951
You Never Can Tell
7.11951
MovieComedyFantasy
Ex-police/army dog King inherits a fortune from an eccentric millionaire. But someone poisons him for his fortune. He gets to go back to earth as a human detective to bring his killer to justice and protect the girl who used to look after him.
Apache DrumsApache Drums · 1951
Apache Drums
6.31951
MovieWestern
A gambler is thrown out of a western town, but returns when the town is suddenly threatened by a band of marauding Apaches.
Winter WonderlandWinter Wonderland · 1946
Winter Wonderland
5.21946
MovieRomanceDrama
A farm girl has a romance with a ski instructor.
Jack McCall, DesperadoJack McCall, Desperado · 1953
Jack McCall, Desperado
6.01953
MovieWestern
During the Civil War, a Southerner joins the Union Army and is accused of leaking information to the Confederates.
Johnny RingoJohnny Ringo · 1959
Johnny Ringo
5.91959
SeriesWestern
Johnny Ringo is an American Western television series starring Don Durant that aired on CBS from October 1, 1959, until June 30, 1960. It is loosely based on the life of the notorious gunfighter and outlaw Johnny Ringo, also known as John Peters Ringo or John B. Ringgold, who tangled with Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and Buckskin Franklin Leslie.

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