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Maurice Geraghty(1908-1987)

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Producer
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Maurice Geraghty was born on 8 September 1908 in New York, USA. He was a writer and director, known for Panic! (1957), The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951) and The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936). He was married to Betty Halsey. He died on 30 June 1987 in Palm Springs, California, USA.
BornSeptember 8, 1908
DiedJune 30, 1987(78)
BornSeptember 8, 1908
DiedJune 30, 1987(78)
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Known for

Panic! (1957)
Panic!
8.3
TV Series
  • Writer
Paula Corday and George Montgomery in The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951)
The Sword of Monte Cristo
5.1
  • Writer
  • 1951
Donald Briggs, John 'Dusty' King, and Jean Rogers in The Adventures of Frank Merriwell (1936)
The Adventures of Frank Merriwell
6.6
  • Writer
  • 1936
Mala, Bob Kortman, and Al Taylor in Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island (1936)
Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island
5.7
  • Writer
  • 1936

Credits

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Writer

  • Michael Roberds, John DeSantis, Steven Fox, Nicole Fugere, Ellie Harvie, Betty Phillips, Brody Smith, and Glenn Taranto in The New Addams Family (1998)
    The New Addams Family
    6.4
    TV Series
    • story by (as Maury Geraghty)
    • 1998
  • Sharad of Atlantis (1966)
    Sharad of Atlantis
    6.1
    TV Movie
    • screenplay
    • 1966
  • Jackie Coogan, John Astin, Marie Blake, Ted Cassidy, Carolyn Jones, Lisa Loring, and Ken Weatherwax in The Addams Family (1964)
    The Addams Family
    8.0
    TV Series
    • story by (as Maury Geraghty)
    • 1964
  • Laramie (1959)
    Laramie
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Writer (as Maury Geraghty)
    • 1961
  • Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig, and Lassie the Dog in Lassie (1954)
    Lassie
    6.6
    TV Series
    • story
    • 1960
  • Panic! (1957)
    Panic!
    8.3
    TV Series
    • teleplay
    • Writer
    • story by (as Maury Geraghty)
    • 1957–1958
  • Elvis Presley, Richard Egan, and Debra Paget in Love Me Tender (1956)
    Love Me Tender
    6.2
    • story
    • 1956
  • Gail Davis in Annie Oakley (1954)
    Annie Oakley
    7.3
    TV Series
    • writer
    • teleplay
    • 1954–1956
  • Scott Brady, Neville Brand, and Rita Gam in Mohawk (1956)
    Mohawk
    5.3
    • story and screenplay
    • 1956
  • The Gene Autry Show (1950)
    The Gene Autry Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • teleplay
    • 1955
  • Barry Curtis and Champion in The Adventures of Champion (1955)
    The Adventures of Champion
    7.1
    TV Series
    • teleplay
    • 1955
  • Tales of the Texas Rangers (1955)
    Tales of the Texas Rangers
    7.6
    TV Series
    • story
    • teleplay
    • 1955
  • Dickie Jones in Buffalo Bill, Jr. (1955)
    Buffalo Bill, Jr.
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • teleplay
    • 1955
  • Robbers' Roost (1955)
    Robbers' Roost
    5.8
    • screenplay
    • 1955
  • Preston Foster in Cavalcade of America (1952)
    Cavalcade of America
    7.9
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1954

Director

  • Bonanza (1959)
    Bonanza
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1966
  • Fess Parker in Daniel Boone (1964)
    Daniel Boone
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1965
  • James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)
    The Virginian
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1962–1965
  • 87th Precinct (1961)
    87th Precinct
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1962
  • Whiplash (1960)
    Whiplash
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Director (as Maury Geraghty)
    • 1961
  • Laramie (1959)
    Laramie
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1960–1961
  • Thriller (1960)
    Thriller
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1960
  • 21 Beacon Street (1959)
    21 Beacon Street
    7.9
    TV Series
    • directed by (as Maury Geraghty)
    • 1959
  • Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig, and Lassie the Dog in Lassie (1954)
    Lassie
    6.6
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1956–1959
  • Flight (1958)
    Flight
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Director (as Maury Geraghty)
    • 1958
  • Panic! (1957)
    Panic!
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1957–1958
  • Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre (1955)
    Jane Wyman Presents the Fireside Theatre
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1958
  • Preston Foster in Cavalcade of America (1952)
    Cavalcade of America
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1954
  • Paula Corday and George Montgomery in The Sword of Monte Cristo (1951)
    The Sword of Monte Cristo
    5.1
    • Director
    • 1951

Producer

  • Whiplash (1960)
    Whiplash
    7.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1960–1961
  • Tom Conway and Paula Corday in The Falcon in San Francisco (1945)
    The Falcon in San Francisco
    6.4
    • producer
    • 1945
  • China Sky (1945)
    China Sky
    5.9
    • producer
    • 1945
  • Tom Conway, John Abbott, Jean Brooks, and Barbara Hale in The Falcon in Hollywood (1944)
    The Falcon in Hollywood
    6.5
    • producer
    • 1944
  • Tom Conway, Martha Vickers, and Joseph Vitale in The Falcon in Mexico (1944)
    The Falcon in Mexico
    6.1
    • producer
    • 1944
  • Tom Conway, Joan Barclay, Carole Gallagher, and Barbara Hale in The Falcon Out West (1944)
    The Falcon Out West
    6.1
    • producer
    • 1944
  • George Sanders, Lenore Aubert, and Virginia Bruce in Action in Arabia (1944)
    Action in Arabia
    6.2
    • produced by
    • 1944
  • Tom Conway and Jean Brooks in The Falcon and the Co-eds (1943)
    The Falcon and the Co-eds
    6.5
    • producer
    • 1943
  • Tom Conway, Jean Brooks, and Elaine Shepard in The Falcon in Danger (1943)
    The Falcon in Danger
    6.2
    • producer
    • 1943
  • Tom Conway, Cliff Edwards, and Harriet Nelson in The Falcon Strikes Back (1943)
    The Falcon Strikes Back
    6.4
    • producer
    • 1943
  • George Sanders, Tom Conway, and Jane Randolph in The Falcon's Brother (1942)
    The Falcon's Brother
    6.4
    • producer
    • 1942

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Maury Geraghty
  • Born
    • September 8, 1908
    • New York, USA
  • Died
    • June 30, 1987
    • Palm Springs, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Betty Halsey1939 - present
  • Relatives
    • Hannah Geraghty(Grandchild)
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Brother of screenwriter Gerald Geraghty, actress Carmelita Geraghty.
  • Nickname
    • Maury

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