Leo Townsend (writer)
Leo Townsend | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1908 |
| Died | 1987 (aged 78–79) |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Known for | Film and television screenwriting; testimony as a friendly witness before HUAC |
Leo Townsend (1908–1987) was an American screenwriter of films and television.
He was a friendly witness to the House Un-American Activities Committee.[1][2]
Select credits
- It Started with Eve (1941)
- I'd Rather Be Rich (1964)
- Bikini Beach (1964)
- Beach Blanket Bingo (1965)
- How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)
- Fireball 500 (1966)
References
- ^ Vaughan, Robert (1972). Only Victims: a study of showbusiness blacklisting. p. 158.
- ^ McGilligan, Patrick (1997). Tender comrades : a backstory of the Hollywood blacklist. St. Martin's Press. ISBN 978-0-312-17046-2.
External links
- Leo Townsend at IMDb
- Leo Townsend at Lettebox DVD