Answer:

sturges

Answer	Crossword Clue
STURGES	"Bad Day at Black Rock" director
STURGES	"Sullivan's Travels" director
STURGES	"The Palm Beach Story" director

STURGES	"Unfaithfully Yours" director Preston
STURGES	Director Preston
STURGES	Playwright Preston
STURGES	John ..., who directed "The Magnificent Seven"
STURGES	Late director Preston