Writing

Francis M. Cockrell

Born — Died

1906-12-14 — 1987-04-13

Place of birth

Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Known for

Writing

Credits

11 titles

Francis M. Cockrell was an American television writer known for his work on Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Perry Mason, and Batman. His wife was fellow writer Marian B. Cockrell.

Known for

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When Carl Spann's wife Else is assaulted by an unknown attacker, he drives his incoherent wife around town in search of the attacker

Revenge

1955

Inferno poster
6.2

When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.

Inferno

1953

The Family Secret poster
6.1

When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.

The Family Secret

1951

Lady in a Jam poster
5.6

A psychiatrist's patient, a nutty heiress, travels west to find gold in her grandfather's abandoned mine. The psychiatrist, unable to talk her out of it, decides to follow her out there.

Lady in a Jam

1942

Rhubarb poster
5.8

Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.

Rhubarb

1951

On the Threshold of Space poster
6.0

In the early stages of the space program, Capt. Jim Hollenbeck undergoes any experiment needed to ensure success in the new Air Force branch -- even though he's not required to be a subject in the tests. Always remaining a constant source of support, his wife, Pat, accepts his unwavering commitment to scientific progress. When Maj. Ward Thomas becomes the new head of the program, Hollenbeck must convince him of the necessity of taking the extra steps.

On the Threshold of Space

1956

Behind the camera

No artwork available
NR

When Carl Spann's wife Else is assaulted by an unknown attacker, he drives his incoherent wife around town in search of the attacker

Revenge

1955

Inferno poster
6.2

When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.

Inferno

1953

The Family Secret poster
6.1

When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.

The Family Secret

1951

Lady in a Jam poster
5.6

A psychiatrist's patient, a nutty heiress, travels west to find gold in her grandfather's abandoned mine. The psychiatrist, unable to talk her out of it, decides to follow her out there.

Lady in a Jam

1942

Rhubarb poster
5.8

Rich, eccentric T.J. Banner adopts a feral cat who becomes an affectionate pet he names Rhubarb. Then T.J. dies, leaving to Rhubarb most of his money and a pro baseball team, the Brooklyn Loons. When the team protests, publicist Eric Yeager convinces them Rhubarb is good luck. But Eric's fiancée Polly seems to be allergic to cats, and the team's success may mean new hazards for Rhubarb.

Rhubarb

1951

On the Threshold of Space poster
6.0

In the early stages of the space program, Capt. Jim Hollenbeck undergoes any experiment needed to ensure success in the new Air Force branch -- even though he's not required to be a subject in the tests. Always remaining a constant source of support, his wife, Pat, accepts his unwavering commitment to scientific progress. When Maj. Ward Thomas becomes the new head of the program, Hollenbeck must convince him of the necessity of taking the extra steps.

On the Threshold of Space

1956

Sardinia poster
NR

A train ride takes the audience through the rugged countryside to see the Sardinian people of today. Their independence and self-reliance is emphasized. Sheep are tended and the treatment of their wool is depicted. A wedding and a funeral service are shown, as well as the annual “Ardia” festival with horsemen commemorating historical events.

Sardinia

1956

The Age of Consent poster
7.0

College co-eds struggle with the moral, societal and human aspects of romance.

The Age of Consent

1932

And One Was Loyal poster
NR

Joan now a prominent artist meets the man who rescued her from a brutal and traumatized existence with a savage husband in the jungle. In flashback we see what happened.

And One Was Loyal

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The Navajos: Children of the Gods poster
NR

The story of the Navajo, at work and play, in the Southwestern United States, and in particular, in scenic Monument Valley. The film focuses on a typical Indian family, its daily life, struggles, and folkways, as every aspect of living is governed by Navajo gods and legends.

The Navajos: Children of the Gods

1957

The Sport Parade poster
5.4

Two Dartmouth football players fall in love with the same girl following college graduation.

The Sport Parade

1932