David Swift – Scripts on Screen

The Parent Trap (1961) Script

Year:1961

Director:David Swift

Written by:Erich Kästner (Novel), David Swift (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Two identical twin sisters, separated at birth by their parents' divorce, are reunited years later at a summer camp, where they scheme to bring their parents back together. The girls, one of whom has been living with their mother and the other with their father, switch places after camp and go to work on their plan, the first objective being to scare off a gold-digger pursuing their father.

The Parent Trap Script Resources:

The Parent Trap Transcript at Script-O-Rama

Other Links:

The Parent Trap ( tt0055277 ) at IMDb
The Parent Trap ( 19186 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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Good Neighbor Sam Script

Year:1964

Director:David Swift

Written by:David Swift (Screenplay), Jack Finney (Novel)

Script Synopsis:To help his divorced neighbor claim a substantial inheritance, a family man poses as her husband. The ruse spills over into his career in advertising, and his recent promotion relies on his wholesome and moral appearance.

Good Neighbor Sam Script Resources:

Good Neighbor Sam Script PDF - (XL) 8/12/63 FINAL at Script City ($)
Good Neighbor Sam Transcript at subslikescript.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

Good Neighbor Sam ( tt0058153 ) at IMDb
Good Neighbor Sam ( 3011 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying Script

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Year:1967

Director:David Swift

Written by:David Swift (Writer)

Script Synopsis:A young but bright former window cleaner rises to the top of his company by following the advice of a book about ruthless advancement in business.

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying Script Resources:

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying Script PDF at Script Fly ($)

Other Links:

How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying ( tt0061791 ) at IMDb
How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying ( 22682 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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The Parent Trap

Year:1998

Director:Nancy Meyers

Written by:Nancy Meyers (Screenplay), David Swift (Screenplay), Erich Kästner (Screenplay), Charles Shyer (Writer)

Script Synopsis:Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins separated at a young age because of their parents' divorce. unknowingly to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp where they meet, discover the truth about themselves, and then plot with each other to switch places. Hallie meets her mother, and Annie meets her father for the first time in years.

The Parent Trap Script Resources:

The Parent Trap Script PDF at The Script Savant
The Parent Trap Script at Awesome Film
The Parent Trap Script PDF - 6/2/97 REVISED at Script City ($)
The Parent Trap Script PDF - (EARLY) 2/2/97 at Script City ($)
The Parent Trap Script PDF - at Script Fly ($)
The Parent Trap Transcript at Script-O-Rama
The Parent Trap Transcript at scripts.com

Note: Multiple links are listed since (a) different versions exist and (b) many scripts posted become unavailable over time. Please notify me if you encounter a stale link.

Other Links:

The Parent Trap ( tt0120783 ) at IMDb
The Parent Trap ( 9820 ) at TheMovieDB.org

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