Boardwalk is a 1979 American drama film written by Stephen Verona and Leigh Chapman and directed by Verona . Janet Leigh ( born Jeanette Helen Morrison ; July 6 , 1927 -- October 3 , 2004 ) was an American actress , singer , dancer and author . She also wrote four books between 1984 and 2002 , including two novels .
Janet Leigh was incapable of writing.