Leo C. Popkin

참여 작품

The Well
Director
In a racially mixed American town, a five-year-old black girl falls unnoticed into a hidden, forgotten well on her way to school. Having nothing better to go on, the police follow up a report that the child was seen with a white stranger, and rumors run wild. Before hapless, innocent Claude Packard is even found, popular hysteria has him tried and convicted. But is he guilty?
The Well
Producer
In a racially mixed American town, a five-year-old black girl falls unnoticed into a hidden, forgotten well on her way to school. Having nothing better to go on, the police follow up a report that the child was seen with a white stranger, and rumors run wild. Before hapless, innocent Claude Packard is even found, popular hysteria has him tried and convicted. But is he guilty?
D.O.A.
Producer
Frank Bigelow is about to die, and he knows it. The accountant has been poisoned and has only 24 hours before the lethal concoction kills him. Determined to find out who his murderer is, Frank, with the help of his assistant and girlfriend, Paula, begins to trace back over his last steps. As he frantically tries to unravel the mystery behind his own impending demise, his sleuthing leads him to a group of crooked businessmen and another murder.
Impact
Producer
After surviving a murder attempt, an auto magnate goes into hiding so his wife can pay for the crime.
My Dear Secretary
Producer
A budding young writer thinks it's her lucky day when she is chosen to be the new secretary for Owen Waterbury, famous novelist. She is soon disppointed, however, when he turns out to be an erratic, immature playboy. Opposites attract, of course, but not without sub-plots that touch on competitiveness within marriage and responsibility.
그리고 아무도 없었다
Associate Producer
일면식도 없는 10명의 남녀가 미스터 오웬이라는 남자의 초대로 외딴 인디언 섬에 모인다. 그러나 막상 그들을 초대한 남자는 섬에 나타나지 않고, 섬에는 오웬이 고용했다는 고용인만이 기다리고 있었다. 그날 별장에서 벌어진 저녁 식사 자리에 그들이 모였을 때 축음기에서 이들의 숨겨진 죄상을 폭로하는 음성이 흘러나온다. 그들은 모두 살인죄를 저지른 적이 있음에도 불구하고 법에 의해 처벌을 받지 않았으며, 이제 그들을 단죄할 것이라는 내용이었다. 그리고 그 자리에서 초대받은 손님 중 하나가 목을 움켜쥐고 쓰러진다. 살인이 시작된 것이다. 살인이 벌어질 때마다 인디언 인형이 하나씩 사라진다.
Four Shall Die
Director
Helen Fielding, heir to the fortunes of the late millionaire Roger Fielding, Sr., has broken off her relationship with the unscrupulous Lew Covey to pursue a romance with reporter Bill Summers. Covey, determined to get at Helen's inheritance, vows to win her back.
While Thousands Cheer
Director
Kenny Harrington, the star football player of Gilmore College, leads his team to many victories, raising hopes that Gilmore will play in the "Peach Bowl," the championship playoffs of the Western conference. Unknown to Kenny, Downey, the head of a gambling syndicate, has placed a $100,000 bet against the Gilmore team.
Gang War
Director
Two mobs fight for control of the jukebox racket.
Reform School
Director
A female warden takes over at a state reform school and attempts to bring about needed changes. Restored in 2020 by the Academy Film Archive with additional funding from the National Endowment for the Arts from a 16mm print donated by Giancarlo Esposito and Laurence Fishburne.
Gang Smashers
Director
An undercover police woman poses as a nighclub entertainer to catch the main man behind the racketeers going on around Harlem. Meanwhile two men are falling for her.
One Dark Night
Director
Samson Brown is a lazy and shiftless husband who lets his wife, Hannah, support the family. He is constantly insulted and annoyed by his in-laws, who live with them, and finally takes off for points unknown. At home, life goes on as usual with the exception of a former suitor who shows up to court Hannah when it is believed Samson is dead. While wandering around the desert Samson discovers a valuable radium deposit. The now-rich Samson plans to return home and sort out the family matters but first he buys a nightclub.
The Flaming Crisis
Director
A Westy Western