William Wister Haines

Movies

Torpedo Run
Screenplay
A submarine commander is on a relentless pursuit of a Japanese aircraft carrier in the South Seas during World War II.
The Wings of Eagles
Screenplay
The story of Frank W. "Spig" Wead - a Navy-flyer turned screenwriter.
The Eternal Sea
Story
Biography of Admiral John Hoskins' efforts to retain active command despite WW2 injury.
One Minute to Zero
Screenplay
An idealistic United Nations official learns the harrowing truth about war when she falls in love with an American officer charged with the evacuation of civilians. As hostilities escalate, the officer and his small detachment are left to hold the line until allied forces can be brought into action.
The Racket
Screenplay
Mobster Nick Scanlon has managed to buy several of the local government and law-enforcement officials. However, he can't seem to touch the incorruptible police captain Tom McQuigg, who refuses all attempts at bribery. Prosecuting attorney, Welch, and a police detective, Turck, are crooked and make McQuigg's job as an honest officer nearly impossible.
Command Decision
Writer
High-ranking officers struggle with the decision to prioritize bombing German factories producing new jet fighters over the extremely high casualties the mission will cost.
Beyond Glory
Screenplay
Thinking he may have caused the death of his commanding officer Captain Daniels in Tunisia, Rocky visits Daniels' widow. She falls for him, he falls for her, she encourages him to go to West Point. While there he faces serious disciplinary review for having forced a plebe into resigning. He may even be court-martialled.
The Texans
Screenplay
After the Civil War, an ex-Confederate soldier faces new battles, including the elements and a carpetbagger intent on destroying him.
Mr. Dodd Takes the Air
Screenplay
A country bumpkin becomes a singing sensation on the radio.
Slim
Screenplay
Expert lineman Red takes Farm-boy Slim under his wing and teaches him the dangerous, migratory trade of putting up transmission lines. They both love their work, and the same girl, who hates their dangerous profession.
Black Legion
Screenplay
When a hard-working machinist loses a promotion to a Polish-born worker, he is seduced into joining the secretive Black Legion, which intimidates foreigners through violence.
Man of Iron
Screenplay
A construction company foreman's life changes--not necessarily for the better--when he is promoted to an executive position.
Alibi Ike
Screenplay
Idiosyncratic new recruit Francis "Ike" Farrell tries to help the Cubs to the pennant with his pitching and hitting.