Alec Coppel

Nacimiento : 1907-09-17, Melbourne, Australia

Muerte : 1972-01-22

Historia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Alec Coppel (17 September 1907 – 22 January 1972) was an Australian-born screenwriter, novelist and playwright. He spent the majority of his career in London and Hollywood, specialising in light thrillers, mysteries and sex comedies. He is best known for the films Vertigo (1958), The Captain's Paradise (1953), Mr Denning Drives North (1951) and Obsession (1949), and the plays I Killed the Count and The Gazebo.

Películas

Jo
Author
Jo, un cadáver revoltoso
Theatre Play
Comedia de intriga que gira en torno al plan que ha tramado un escritor para cometer el crimen perfecto. Pronto descubrirá que, si bien existe, los detalles son lo más importante para que todo salga bien.
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Screenplay
Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
The Bliss of Mrs. Blossom
Theatre Play
Harriet Blossom is married to Robert Blossom, a businessman who'd rather spend the night at his bra factory than at home with her. One day, Harriet's sewing machine breaks, so Robert sends a repairman, Ambrose, to fix it. It's lust at first sight for Harriet, who convinces Ambrose to hide out in the attic for a tryst. When her new beau shows no desire to leave, the pair begin a years-long love affair right under Robert's nose.
Momento a momento
Story
Tras un accidente con un arma, una mujer infiel da por muerto a su amante, pero éste se recupera, aunque amnésico. El marido, un prestigioso psiquiátra que ignora lo ocurrido, intentará hacer que recupere la memoria.
Momento a momento
Screenplay
Tras un accidente con un arma, una mujer infiel da por muerto a su amante, pero éste se recupera, aunque amnésico. El marido, un prestigioso psiquiátra que ignora lo ocurrido, intentará hacer que recupere la memoria.
El espadachín de Siena
Screenplay
En la Italia del siglo XVI, una pequeña ciudad sufre el despiadado dominio de un noble español. Un soldado mercenario participará en el complot para liberar a la ciudad.
Un muerto recalcitrante
Novel
Elliot Nash (Glenn Ford), un guionista de televisión, es chantajeado por un hombre que tiene fotografías comprometedoras de su mujer (Debbie Reynolds), una estrella de Broadway. Elliot, experto en guiones policíacos, planeará el crimen perfecto.
Vértigo
Screenplay
Scottie Fergusson es un detective de la policía de San Francisco que padece de vértigo. Cuando un compañero cae al vacío desde una cornisa mientras persiguen a un delincuente, Scottie decide retirarse. Gavin Elster, un viejo amigo del colegio, lo contrata para que vigile a su esposa Madeleine, una bella mujer que está obsesionada con su pasado.
Appointment with a Shadow
Screenplay
George Nader plays a reporter whose career is ruined by liquor. A comeback opportunity presents itself when Nader is a bystander at the arrest of a well-known criminal.
El caballero negro
Screenplay
La acción transcurre en Camelot. Leonette, la hija de un conde, está enamorada de John, un intrépido caballero, pero su padre desaprueba esta relación. Un día los sorprende juntos, y John se ve obligado a huir. Pasado algún tiempo, unos vikingos asaltan el castillo, asesinando al Conde y a su famillia. Poco después, aparece en Inglaterra un caballero negro, que jura vengar la muerte del conde y los suyos. (FILMAFFINITY)
Infierno bajo cero
Screenplay
Duncan Craig se enrola como primer oficial en un barco rompehielos. En él viaja Julie, que se propone investigar la muerte de su padre. Para ello, contará con la ayuda de Craig.
El paraíso del capitán
Screenplay
Henry St. James, capitán de un ferry transmediterráneo, tiene su vida sentimental perfectamente organizada. Tiene una esposa inglesa en Gibraltar y otra más exótica en Tánger. Pero, cuando ambas deciden, cada una por su cuenta, ir a esperarlo al puerto de destino del barco, su idílica vida correrá un grave peligro.
El paraíso del capitán
Story
Henry St. James, capitán de un ferry transmediterráneo, tiene su vida sentimental perfectamente organizada. Tiene una esposa inglesa en Gibraltar y otra más exótica en Tánger. Pero, cuando ambas deciden, cada una por su cuenta, ir a esperarlo al puerto de destino del barco, su idílica vida correrá un grave peligro.
Mr. Denning Drives North
Screenplay
When well-off aircraft designer Denning finds his daughter's current boyfriend is a nasty character he tries to buy him off, ending up hitting him and causing his death when he falls. Instead of calling the police he dumps the body in a lonely spot on the road to the North, making it look like a hit-and-run accident. Weeks later there is still no report of the body being found, and Denning starts to go to pieces. When he lets his wife into his secret the two start making enquiries, possibly making things worse.
Mr. Denning Drives North
Novel
When well-off aircraft designer Denning finds his daughter's current boyfriend is a nasty character he tries to buy him off, ending up hitting him and causing his death when he falls. Instead of calling the police he dumps the body in a lonely spot on the road to the North, making it look like a hit-and-run accident. Weeks later there is still no report of the body being found, and Denning starts to go to pieces. When he lets his wife into his secret the two start making enquiries, possibly making things worse.
Two on the Tiles
Writer
A married couple both face temptations while separated for a few days. The husband meets an attractive female fellow traveler in Paris while the wife accidentally spends a night aboard a Royal Navy ship with a male friend after she is stranded following a party. Despite knowing the essential innocence of both husband and wife, their sinister new butler uses information about their discretions to demand blackmail payments.
Momentos de peligro
Writer
Theodore, un ingeniero aeronáutico, debe someter a revisión un avión de su compañía. Después de examinarlo, detecta un cierto desgaste de los materiales que implicaría un riesgo lo bastante alto como para que le parezca oportuno advertir a la tripulación de un aparato que se encuentra en pleno vuelo.
Smart Alec
Writer
A young artist plots "the perfect murder" in order to inherit his wealthy uncle's fortune.
Obsession
Dialogue
A British psychiatrist devises a devilish revenge plot against his wife's lover.
Obsession
Screenplay
A British psychiatrist devises a devilish revenge plot against his wife's lover.
Obsession
Novel
A British psychiatrist devises a devilish revenge plot against his wife's lover.
Brass Monkey
Screenplay
Carroll Levis, a radio variety host, gets involved in murder and theft.
El enemigo de las mujeres
Story
Ligera comedia amorosa en la que un playboy que vive en una zona vacacional presume de que no hay mujer que se le pueda resistir. Sin embargo, su ego cae por los suelos cuando conoce a una actriz que está por la zona de incógnito, y que no parece hacerle demasiado caso. Ante tamaña afrenta, el hombre decide seducirla a cualquier precio... incluido el matrimonio.
Just like a Woman
Writer
A group of private detectives working for a jeweler pursue a gang of thieves in Argentina.
Over the Moon
Writer
Jane apenas se las arregla para llegar a fin de mes en la casa de la familia en Yorkshire. Enamorada del médico local Freddie, ella sugiere matrimonio, pero descubre que heredó dieciocho millones libras.
I Killed the Count
Theatre Play
Scotland Yard Detective Inspector Davidson is trying to determine who murdered the much-hated Count Matton. The dilemma isn't that the Detective is suffering from a lack of witnesses but that four different people have come forth to confess to the killing, each of them with plenty of motive and opportunity.