Writing
David Swift
- Career
Active from 1948 to 1998, with a break from 1986 to 1997, with up to 3 main titles a year.
- Average score
65/100
- Highest rated
Alfred Hitchcock Presents86/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 26 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
Rarely in their work
- Violence1.7, average 4.1
- Psychological3.4, average 5.5
- Adrenaline2.7, average 4.8
- Tension4.1, average 6.0
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Nostalgic Charm 6
- Character-Driven 6
- Nostalgic Americana 4
- Comfort Viewing 3
- Nostalgic 3
- Golden Age Anthology 3
- Classic Sitcom 3
- Mid-Century American Culture 2
- Wholesome 2
- Coming-of-Age 2
- Feel-Good 2
- Wholesome Comedy 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Hayley MillsActorThe Parent Trap, Pollyanna
Jack LemmonActorGood Neighbor Sam, Under the Yum Yum Tree- PPeter BoitaEditorThe Wonderful World of Disney, Candleshoe
- CCharles NelsonEditorGood Neighbor Sam, Under the Yum Yum Tree
Paul J. SmithComposerThe Parent Trap, Pollyanna- BBurnett GuffeyCinematographerGood Neighbor Sam, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
Frank De VolComposerGood Neighbor Sam, Under the Yum Yum Tree
Movies and TV shows
23Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by
1990s
1 title Β· average score 73
GoodWatch score 73Screenplay
1980s
4 titles Β· average score 70
GoodWatch score 85TV show Β· as King
GoodWatch score 62Writer
GoodWatch score 73TV show Β· as Professor Lindemann
GoodWatch score 63Writer
1970s
2 titles Β· average score 70
as General Groener
GoodWatch score 70Screenplay
1960s
9 titles Β· average score 66
GoodWatch score 83as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 72as TV Director (uncredited)
GoodWatch score 78as Player King
GoodWatch score 37Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 55Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 62Director, Writer
GoodWatch score 76Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 65as Fireman (Uncredited)
1950s
2 titles Β· average score 81
Screenplay, Director
GoodWatch score 81TV show Β· as Fireman (uncredited)
1940s
4 titles Β· average score 66
TV show Β· Writer
GoodWatch score 68Story
Original Story
GoodWatch score 63Animation
1930s
1 title Β· average score 85
GoodWatch score 85Animation