Stella (1950 film)
| Stella | |
|---|---|
 Ann Sheridan and David Wayne in Stella | |
| Directed by | Claude Binyon |
| Produced by | Sol C. Siegel |
| Written by | Claude Binyon |
| Based on |
novel Family Skeleton by Doris Miles Disney |
| Starring |
Ann Sheridan Victor Mature Leif Erickson |
| Music by | Cyril J. Mockridge |
| Cinematography | Joseph MacDonald |
| Edited by | Harmon Jones |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Twentieth Century-Fox |
Release dates |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Stella is a 1950 black comedy film starring Ann Sheridan, Victor Mature and Leif Erickson.
Plot
When a relative dies in an accident, family members worry that they will be suspected of murder, so they bury the body, but that does not solve anything.
Cast
- Ann Sheridan as Stella Bevans
- Victor Mature as Jeff DeMarco
- Leif Erickson as Fred Anderson Jr.
- David Wayne as Carl Granger
- Randy Stuart as Claire
- Marion Marshall as Mary
- Frank Fontaine as Don
- Evelyn Varden as Flora
- Lea Penman as Mrs. Calhoun
- Joyce MacKenzie as Peggy Denny
- Hobart Cavanaugh as Tim Gross
Production
The novel Family Skeleton was published in 1949. The new York Times described the book as "half humorous... not a mystery, hardly even a murder novel, and certainly not the light farce suggested by the publisher's grinning skull symbol."[1] Hero Jeff di Marco later appeared in Disney's Straw Man in 1951.[2]
The film was known as Stella and the City Man.[3] Susan Hayward was meant to play the title role but refused and was put on suspension. Ann Sheridan replaced her. Filming started in March 1950.[4]
This was Hobart Cavanaugh's last film; he knew he did not have long to live and collapsed twice on set, but was determined to see it through.[5]
References
- ↑ Killing of Uncle Joe: FAMILY SKELETON. By Doris Miles Disney. 188 pp. New York: Doubleday-Crime Club. $2.25. A. B.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 22 May 1949: BR29.
- ↑ Criminals at Large By ANTHONY BOUCHER. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 21 Oct 1951: 195.
- ↑ PARAMOUNT GETS OPTION ON NOVEL: TO ENACT TITLE ROLE By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 01 Mar 1950: 42
- ↑ HAWKS, LASKER BUY RIGHTS TO 'BIG SKY': Producing Firm Acquires A. B. Guthrie Novel for Filming in the Late Summer Ross Acquires "Rendezvous" By THOMAS F. BRADY Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES.. New York Times (1923-Current file) [New York, N.Y] 13 Mar 1950: 15.
- ↑ "Jimmy Fidler in Hollywood". Valley Morning Star. May 5, 1950 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
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