Francis M. Cockrell

Birth : 1906-12-14, Warrensburg, Missouri, USA

Death : 1987-04-13

History

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.

Movies

Ordeal
Writer
Left to die in the desert by his wife and her lover, a businessman fights to survive and get his revenge.
Sardinia
Writer
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.
On the Threshold of Space
Writer
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.
Alfred Hitchcock Presents Back for Christmas
Writer
Before leaving on a trip to America, a man kills his wife and buries her in the basement. Once in the United States, he receives correspondence tipping him off that the murder will undoubtedly be exposed.
The Raid
Story
A group of confederate prisoners escape to Canada and plan to rob the banks and set fire to the small town of Saint Albans in Vermont. To get the lie of the land, their leader spends a few days in the town and finds he is getting drawn into its life and especially into that of an attractive widow and her son.
Inferno
Writer
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.
The Family Secret
Screenplay
When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.
Rhubarb
Screenplay
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.
Dark Waters
Original Story
Leslie Calvin, the sole survivor of a submarine accident, goes to her relatives in order to recover emotionally. Unfortunately, she encounters various scam artists led by Mr. Sydney who intend to kill her and steal the family assets. Dr. George Grover helps Leslie to defeat Sydney.
Lady in a Jam
Screenplay
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.
Professor Beware
Story
Egyptologist, Dean Lambert, accused of car-theft, skips bail and begins a cross-country trek to join a group in New York headed for Egypt. With the police close on his trail he gets in and out of scrapes along the way.
Walking on Air
Story
A strong-willed young woman hires a student to impersonate a boorish French count and brings him home to meet her parents.
The Sport Parade
Screenplay
Two Dartmouth football players fall in love with the same girl following college graduation.
The Age of Consent
Screenplay
College co-eds struggle with the moral, societal and human aspects of romance.