John Farrow – Scripts on Screen

Five Came Back Script

Year:1939

Director:John Farrow

Written by:Dalton Trumbo (Screenplay), Nathanael West (Screenplay), Richard Carroll (Story), Jerome Cady (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:Twelve people are aboard Coast Air Line's flagship the Silver Queen enroute to South America when the airplane encounters a storm and is blown off course. Crashing into jungles known to be inhabited by head hunters, pilots Bill and Joe race against time to fix the engines and attempt a take off. The situation brings out the best and worst in the stranded dozen as they create a makeshift runway and prepare to escape before the natives attack. But damage to the plane and low fuel reserves means that only 5 people can be carried to safety.

Five Came Back Script Resources:

Five Came Back Script PDF - [DRAFT JERRY CADY - DALTON TRUMBO] at Script Fly ($)
Five Came Back Transcript at scripts.com

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Alias Nick Beal Script

Year:1949

Director:John Farrow

Written by:Jonathan Latimer (Screenplay), Mindret Lord (Story)

Script Synopsis:After straight-arrow district attorney Joseph Foster says in frustration that he would sell his soul to bring down a local mob boss, a smooth-talking stranger named Nick Beal shows up with enough evidence to seal a conviction. When that success leads Foster to run for governor, Beal's unearthly hold on him turns the previously honest man corrupt, much to the displeasure of his wife and his steadfast minister.

Alias Nick Beal Script Resources:

Alias Nick Beal Script PDF - 4/14/48 G at Script City ($)
Alias Nick Beal Transcript at scripts.com

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Where Danger Lives

Year:1950

Director:John Farrow

Written by:Charles Bennett (Screenplay)

Script Synopsis:A young doctor falls in love with a disturbed young woman and apparently becomes involved in the death of her husband. They head for Mexico trying to outrun the law.

Where Danger Lives Script Resources:

Where Danger Lives Script PDF at Script Fly ($)
Where Danger Lives Transcript at scripts.com

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