Leo Townsend

Leo Townsend

Deceased · Born: May 11, 1908 · Died: Nov 2, 1987

Personal Details

BornMay 11, 1908 Faribault, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Born on May 11th, 1908, in the charming city of Faribault, Minnesota, USA, Leo Townsend embarked on a remarkable journey that would shape his future as a renowned writer. As a talented wordsmith, he left an indelible mark on the world of literature, penning iconic scripts for memorable films such as Fireball 500 (1966),I'd Rather Be Rich (1964),and the thought-provoking thriller, Dangerous Crossing (1953).

Throughout his life, Leo was deeply devoted to his loved ones, particularly his wife, Pauline Townsend, with whom he shared a lifelong bond. Together, they navigated the ups and downs of life, creating a lasting legacy that extended far beyond the realms of the silver screen.

Tragically, Leo's life came to a close on November 2nd, 1987, in Riverside County, California, USA. As the curtain fell on his remarkable journey, his work continued to captivate audiences, a testament to his enduring impact on the world of cinema.

Career

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1966
{"id":22661,"title":"Beach Blanket Bingo","year":"1965","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/beach-blanket-bingo","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7jnk6ua87dn0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7jnk6ua87dn0.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":96159,"title":"How to Stuff a Wild Bikini","year":"1965","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/how-to-stuff-a-wild-bikini","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96159.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96159.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":65738,"title":"Bikini Beach","year":"1964","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bikini-beach","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65738.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65738.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Bikini Beach
Bikini Beach as Screenplay
{"id":87849,"title":"I'd Rather Be Rich","year":"1964","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/id-rather-be-rich-1964","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87849.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87849.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66525,"title":"Fr\u00e4ulein","year":"1958","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fraulein","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66525.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66525.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
Fräulein
Fräulein as Writer
{"id":66703,"title":"Four Boys and a Gun","year":"1957","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-boys-and-a-gun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66703.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66703.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
{"id":66820,"title":"The Shadow on the Window","year":"1957","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shadow-on-the-window","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66820.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66820.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66943,"title":"Flight to Hong Kong","year":"1956","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/flight-to-hong-kong","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66943.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66943.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
{"id":67108,"title":"Running Wild","year":"1955","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/running-wild-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67108.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67108.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Running Wild
Running Wild as Screenplay
{"id":67160,"title":"A Life in the Balance","year":"1955","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-life-in-the-balance","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67160.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67160.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":96506,"title":"White Feather","year":"1955","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/white-feather","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96506.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96506.jpg"},"released":1}
White Feather
White Feather as Screenplay
{"id":32277,"title":"Dangerous Crossing","year":"1953","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dangerous-crossing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32277.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32277.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
{"id":68126,"title":"One Big Affair","year":"1952","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-big-affair","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68126.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68126.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
One Big Affair
One Big Affair as Screenplay
{"id":68723,"title":"Black Hand","year":"1950","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-hand","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68723.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68723.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Black Hand
Black Hand as Story
{"id":82778,"title":"Southside 1-1000","year":"1950","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/southside-1-1000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82778.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82778.jpg"},"released":1}
Southside 1-1000
Southside 1-1000 as Screenplay
{"id":174870,"title":"That Way with Women","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/that-way-with-women","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174870.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174870.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
{"id":32456,"title":"Night and Day","year":"1946","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-and-day","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32456.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32456.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
Night and Day
Night and Day as Screenplay
{"id":70620,"title":"Can't Help Singing","year":"1944","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cant-help-singing-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70620.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
{"id":70652,"title":"Chip Off the Old Block","year":"1944","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chip-off-the-old-block","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70652.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70652.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":70759,"title":"The Amazing Mrs. Holliday","year":"1943","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-amazing-mrs-holliday","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70759.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70759.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
{"id":175536,"title":"Seven Sweethearts","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/seven-sweethearts","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175536.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175536.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Seven Sweethearts
Seven Sweethearts as Screenplay
{"id":71538,"title":"It Started with Eve","year":"1941","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-started-with-eve","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71538.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71538.jpg"},"released":1}
1941