Directing

Vincent J. Donehue

Born September 22, 1915 · Whitehall, New York

Died January 17, 1966 · aged 50

Vincent J. Donehue was an American director celebrated for his contributions to theater, film, and television. Born in Whitehall, New York, he served in the Army Air Force during World War II before pursuing a career in the arts. Donehue directed several notable Broadway productions, including The Trip to Bountiful (1953) and The Sound of Music (1959), earning a Tony Award for Best Direction for S…

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The ThiefThe Thief · 1955
The Thief
4.01955
MovieComedyDrama
The son of a French aristocrat is accused of stealing his father's money and of stealing his step-sister's heart.
LonelyheartsLonelyhearts · 1959
Lonelyhearts
6.31959
MovieDramaRomance
Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.
Sunrise at CampobelloSunrise at Campobello · 1960
Sunrise at Campobello
6.01960
MovieDramaHistory
The story of Franklin Roosevelt's bout with polio at age 40 in 1921 and how his family (and especially his wife Eleanor) cope with his illness. From being stricken while vacationing at Campobello to his triumphant nominating speech for Al Smith's presidency in 1924, the story follows the various influences on his life and his determination to recover.
Peter PanPeter Pan · 1960
Peter Pan
6.61960
MovieTV MovieFantasy
In this magical tale about the boy who refuses to grow up, Peter Pan and his mischievous fairy sidekick Tinkerbell visit the nursery of Wendy, Michael and John Darling. With a sprinkling of pixie dust, Peter and his new friends fly out the nursery window and over London to Never-Never Land. The children experience many wonderful and exciting adventures with the Lost Boys, Tiger Lily's Indian tribe, and Peter's arch enemy the dastardly pirate Captain Hook.
Sincerely, Willis WadeSincerely, Willis Wade · 1956
Sincerely, Willis Wade
8.01956
Movie
A wealthy mill owner finances the education of a clever, but poor, young man.
Annie Get Your GunAnnie Get Your Gun · 1957
Annie Get Your Gun
6.51957
MovieMusicWestern
A live television adaptation of the popular musical about sharpshooter Annie Oakley joining Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show and falling in love with her co-star, Frank Butler.
TopazeTopaze · 1957
Topaze
1957
Movie
A mild-mannered schoolteacher gradually abandons all his principles - and finds the success which has always hitherto eluded him.
The Star WagonThe Star Wagon · 1957
The Star Wagon
1957
MovieDramaTV Movie
An inventor, pondering on how he might differently have arranged his life, invents a time machine and decides to make a few changes.

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Goodyear Television PlayhouseGoodyear Television Playhouse · 1951
Goodyear Television Playhouse
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SeriesDrama
The Goodyear Television Playhouse is an American anthology series that was telecast live on NBC from 1951 to 1957 during the "Golden Age of Television". Sponsored by Goodyear, Goodyear alternated sponsorship with Philco, and the Philco Television Playhouse was seen on alternate weeks. In 1955, the title was shortened to The Goodyear Playhouse and it aired on alternate weeks with The Alcoa Hour. The three series were essentially the same, with the only real difference being the name of the sponsor. Producer Fred Coe nurtured and encouraged a group of young, mostly unknown writers that included Robert Alan Aurthur, George Baxt, Paddy Chayefsky, Horton Foote, Howard Richardson, Tad Mosel and Gore Vidal. Notable productions included Chayefsky's Marty starring Rod Steiger, Chayefsky's The Bachelor Party, Vidal's Visit to a Small Planet, Richardson's Ark of Safety and Foote's The Trip to Bountiful. From 1957 to 1960, it became a taped, half-hour series titled Goodyear Theater, seen on Mondays at 9:30pm.

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