Description |
1 videodisc (104 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD. |
Note |
In English and French ; with English subtitles. |
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Closed-captioned. |
Cast |
Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, William Holden, Anthony Ross, Gene Reynolds, Jacqueline Fontaine, Eddie Ryder, Robert Kent, John W. Reynolds. |
Credits |
Director of photography, John F. Warren ; art directors, Roland Anderson, Hal Pereira ; editor, Ellsworth Hoagland ; song/lyrics, Ira Gershwin ; music, Harold Arlen ; score, Victor Young ; costume designer, Edith Head. |
Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in the U.S. in 1954. |
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Based on the play by Clifford Odets. |
Awards |
Academy Awards, USA, 1955: Oscar - Best Actress in a Leading Role (Grace Kelly); Best Writing, Screenplay (George Seaton). |
Summary |
Frank Elgin is an alcoholic actor and singer who gets a second change at stardom. His long suffering wife, Georgie, and their marriage is put to the test. Frank is desperate to make a come back and Bernie Dodd is the hotshot Broadway director in need of a "name" star for his new stage production. Georgie is both weary of her husband's weaknesses and Dodd's motives. When Georgie appears to be dragging Frank down, Bernie tries to force her to leave. |
Subject |
DVD-Video discs.
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ISBN |
0792198069 |
Standard No. |
097360540949 |
Music No. |
05409 Paramount |
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