USA,
1951, 122 min
Directed by:
George StevensCinematography:
William C. MellorComposer:
Franz WaxmanCast:
Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, Shelley Winters, Anne Revere, Keefe Brasselle, Fred Clark, Raymond Burr, Herbert Heyes, Shepperd Strudwick (more)VOD (3)
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This social tragedy film, based on Theodore Dreiser's novel, stars Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor and Shelley Winters. Handsome George Eastman is guilty of just one thing: being born on the wrong side of the tracks. But this hard-working young man plans to improve his social standing. When he meets Angela Vickers, a beautiful society lass, love blossoms. But a long separation leaves George lonely and uncertain of their future. So he begins a clandestine affair with homespun, mill-worker Alice. Once George's relationship with Angela is rekindled, he'll have to figure out how to get rid of Alice? (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
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- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1952 - George Stevens (Best Achievement in Directing)
- 1952 - Harry Brown, Michael Wilson (Best Adapted Screenplay)
- 1952 - William C. Mellor (Best Cinematography (Black-and-White))
- 1952 - Best Achievement in Film Editing
- 1952 - Franz Waxman (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Score))
- 1952 - Best Costume Design (Black-and-White)
- 1952 - Best Motion Picture of the Year
- 1952 - Montgomery Clift (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1952 - Shelley Winters (Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role)
Golden Globes
- 1952 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 1952 - George Stevens (Best Director)
- 1952 - Shelley Winters (Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1952 - William C. Mellor (Best Cinematography - B/W)
New York Film Critics Circle Awards
- 1951 - George Stevens (Best Director)
- 1951 - Shelley Winters (Best Actress)
Cannes Film Festival
- 1951 - George Stevens (Grand Prize)