Summer and Smoke

Summer and Smoke

Director: Peter Glenville Cast: Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page
, Laurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
, John McIntire
John McIntire
, Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno
Peter Glenville
Summer and Smoke

Summer and Smoke

Director: Peter Glenville Cast: Geraldine Page
Geraldine Page
, Laurence Harvey
Laurence Harvey
, John McIntire
John McIntire
, Rita Moreno
Rita Moreno
Peter Glenville

DVD (Wide Screen)

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Overview

Alma (Geraldine Page) is the sexually repressed, neurotic minister's daughter in a small Mississippi town. She loves her neighbor Dr. John Buchanan (Laurence Harvey), whose father is also a physician (John MacIntire). Father and son have different approaches in medical philosophy. John, who considers Alma to be only a lifelong friend, has eyes for the dance hall girl Rosa (Rita Moreno). Alma takes John to the dance hall in an effort to get closer, but she runs off when he makes a pass at her. John becomes engaged to Rosa, throwing a party at home when his father is out of town. A jealous Alma calls the elder Dr. Buchanan and informs him of the wild party commencing in his absence. Tragedy ensues when the two future fathers-in-law quarrel a the scene of the revelry. Alma takes comfort in the arms of a traveling salesman she meets in the park. In her efforts to find love, she is oblivious to unhappiness left in the wake of her disturbing behavior. This film of the Tennessee William's play comes nine years after the Broadway stage production. Una Merkel was nominated for best supporting actress for her role as John Buchanan's mother. Page was nominated for best actress, and Elmer Bernstein's musical score was also nominated.

Product Details

Release Date: 10/26/2010
UPC: 0887090025409
Original Release: 1961
Rating: NR
Source: Olive
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Mono]
Language: English
Time: 1:58:00
Sales rank: 20,000

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Geraldine Page Alma Winemiller
Laurence Harvey John Buchanan
John McIntire Dr. Buchanan
Rita Moreno Rosa Zacharias
Una Merkel Mrs. Winemiller
Thomas Gomez Papa Zacharias
Pamela Tiffin Nellie
Malcolm Atterbury Rev. Winemiller
Lee Patrick Mrs. Ewell
Casey Adams Roger
Earl Holliman Archie Kramer
Harry Shannon Dr. Burke
Pattee Chapman Cynthia
Jester Hairston Thomas
Pepe Hern Nico
Elektra Rozanska Mrs. Anderson
Dick Ryan Dr. Hodges
Winnie Chandler Mrs. Bassett
Linda Knutson Twyla
Robert Slade John
Rico Alaniz Knife Thrower
John Frank Mr. Gilliam
Marjorie Bennett Saleslady
Susan Roberts Betty Lou
Pamela Duncan Pearl
Maggie Blye Dusty
Charles Watts Dignitary-Bandleader
Cheryl Anderson Alma as a Girl
Almira Sessions Woman
Elmer Bernstein Composer

Technical Credits
John P. Fulton Special Effects
Peter Glenville Director
Hal B. Wallis Producer
Tennessee Williams Screenwriter
James Poe Screenwriter
Charles Grenzbach Sound/Sound Designer
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