Jack Townley

Jack Townley

Deceased · Born: Mar 3, 1896 · Died: Oct 15, 1960

Personal Details

BornMar 3, 1896 Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Biography

Jack Townley, a renowned writer and director, brought his creative talents to the forefront of the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Born on March 3, 1896, in the vibrant city of Kansas City, Missouri, USA, Townley's early life laid the foundation for his future success.

As a writer and director, Townley's impressive repertoire of work includes the 1934 film "Guilty Parents", which showcased his skill in crafting engaging narratives. His subsequent projects, such as "The Pittsburgh Kid" (1941) and "Puddin' Head" (1941),further solidified his reputation as a master of his craft.

Throughout his illustrious career, Townley's dedication to his craft was matched only by his passion for storytelling. His ability to weave intricate plots and develop memorable characters captivated audiences, leaving a lasting impact on the world of cinema.

Jack Townley's life came to a close on October 15, 1960, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire and influence generations of writers, directors, and filmmakers to this day.

Career

{"id":66762,"title":"The Disembodied","year":"1957","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-disembodied","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66762.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66762.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
{"id":66808,"title":"Up in Smoke","year":"1957","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/up-in-smoke-1957","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66808.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66808.jpg"},"released":1}
Up in Smoke
Up in Smoke as Screenplay
{"id":66858,"title":"The Crooked Circle","year":"1957","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-crooked-circle","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66858.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66858.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66966,"title":"Hot Shots","year":"1956","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hot-shots-1956","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66966.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66966.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Hot Shots
Hot Shots as Story, Screenplay
{"id":66996,"title":"Crashing Las Vegas","year":"1956","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/crashing-las-vegas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66996.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66996.jpg"},"released":1}
Crashing Las Vegas
Crashing Las Vegas as Story, Screenplay
{"id":201144,"title":"Untamed Heiress","year":"1954","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/untamed-heiress","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201144.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201144.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
{"id":68153,"title":"Oklahoma Annie","year":"1952","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/oklahoma-annie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68153.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68153.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
Oklahoma Annie
Oklahoma Annie as Screenplay, Story
{"id":186813,"title":"The Fabulous Senorita","year":"1952","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fabulous-senorita","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186813.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186813.jpg"},"released":1}
The Fabulous Senorita
The Fabulous Senorita as Story, Screenplay
{"id":174467,"title":"Honeychile","year":"1951","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/honeychile","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174467.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174467.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Honeychile
Honeychile as Writer
{"id":174501,"title":"Havana Rose","year":"1951","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/havana-rose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174501.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174501.jpg"},"released":1}
Havana Rose
Havana Rose as Screenplay
{"id":68818,"title":"The Blazing Sun","year":"1950","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-blazing-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68818.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68818.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
{"id":69133,"title":"Riders of the Whistling Pines","year":"1949","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/riders-of-the-whistling-pines","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69133.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69133.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":69801,"title":"The Last Round-up","year":"1947","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-round-up","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69801.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
The Last Round-up
The Last Round-up as Story, Screenplay
{"id":70065,"title":"My Pal Trigger","year":"1946","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-pal-trigger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70065.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70065.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
My Pal Trigger
My Pal Trigger as Screenplay
{"id":70250,"title":"Bells of Rosarita","year":"1945","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bells-of-rosarita","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70250.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70250.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
{"id":70334,"title":"Hitchhike to Happiness","year":"1945","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/hitchhike-to-happiness","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70334.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70334.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70370,"title":"Utah","year":"1945","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/utah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70370.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70370.jpg"},"released":1}
Utah
Utah as Screenplay
{"id":201364,"title":"The Chicago Kid","year":"1945","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chicago-kid","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201364.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201364.jpg"},"released":1}
The Chicago Kid
The Chicago Kid as Screenplay
{"id":95100,"title":"The Yellow Rose of Texas","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-yellow-rose-of-texas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95100.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95100.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
The Yellow Rose of Texas
The Yellow Rose of Texas as Screenplay, Story
{"id":187254,"title":"Jamboree","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jamboree-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187254.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187254.jpg"},"released":1}
Jamboree
Jamboree as Screenplay
{"id":192327,"title":"Rosie the Riveter","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rosie-the-riveter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_192327.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_192327.jpg"},"released":1}
Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter as Screenplay
{"id":198671,"title":"Faces in the Fog","year":"1944","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/faces-in-the-fog","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_198671.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_198671.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82984,"title":"Gildersleeve's Bad Day","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gildersleeves-bad-day-1943","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82984.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82984.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
{"id":95120,"title":"Petticoat Larceny","year":"1943","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/petticoat-larceny","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95120.jpg"},"released":1}
Petticoat Larceny
Petticoat Larceny as Screenplay
{"id":71218,"title":"The Great Gildersleeve","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-gildersleeve","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71218.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71218.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":201464,"title":"The Traitor Within","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-traitor-within","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201464.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201464.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71589,"title":"Ice-Capades","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ice-capades","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71589.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
Ice-Capades
Ice-Capades as Screenplay
{"id":71675,"title":"Sis Hopkins","year":"1941","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sis-hopkins","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71675.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71675.jpg"},"released":1}
Sis Hopkins
Sis Hopkins as Writer
{"id":175601,"title":"Puddin' Head","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/puddin-head-1941","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175601.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175601.jpg"},"released":1}
Puddin' Head
Puddin' Head as Screenplay
{"id":187421,"title":"Rookies on Parade","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/rookies-on-parade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187421.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187421.jpg"},"released":1}
Rookies on Parade
Rookies on Parade as Screenplay
{"id":72041,"title":"Scatterbrain","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/scatterbrain","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72041.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72041.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Scatterbrain
Scatterbrain as Screenplay
{"id":187451,"title":"Grandpa Goes to Town","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/grandpa-goes-to-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187451.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187451.jpg"},"released":1}
Grandpa Goes to Town
Grandpa Goes to Town as Screenplay, Story
{"id":72790,"title":"Romance on the Run","year":"1938","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/romance-on-the-run","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72790.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72790.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
{"id":73013,"title":"All Over Town","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-over-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73013.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73013.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
All Over Town
All Over Town as Screenplay
{"id":73269,"title":"Meet the Missus","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meet-the-missus","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73269.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73269.jpg"},"released":1}
Meet the Missus
Meet the Missus as Screenplay
{"id":73334,"title":"The Plot Thickens","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-plot-thickens","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73334.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73334.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
The Plot Thickens
The Plot Thickens as Screenplay
{"id":73696,"title":"The Last Outlaw","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-outlaw-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73696.jpg"},"released":1}
The Last Outlaw
The Last Outlaw as Screenplay
{"id":95416,"title":"Strange People","year":"1933","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/strange-people","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95416.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95416.jpg"},"released":1}
1933
{"id":75518,"title":"The Avenger","year":"1931","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-avenger","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75518.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75518.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
{"id":72351,"title":"Home on the Prairie","year":"1939","job":"Director","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/home-on-the-prairie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72351.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72351.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":8722,"title":"The Abbott and Costello Show","year":"1952","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-abbott-and-costello-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8722.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8722.jpg"},"released":1}
1952