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The Country Girl (1954)
Released By: Paramount Home Video Rating: Not Rated In Theaters: N/A

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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: George Seaton
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Anthony Ross, Bing Crosby, Gene Reynolds, Grace Kelly, William Holden
Published ID: 4125
UPC: 097360540949, 032429059154,
Plot: Bing Crosby does the Academy Award-bid bit in the atypical role of a self-pitying alcoholic, but it was his co-star, a deglamorized Grace Kelly, who won the Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl. This adaptation of Clifford Odets' play stars Crosby as Frank Elgin, a once-famous Broadway star who's hit the skids. Hotshot young director Bernie Dodd (William Holden), a longtime admirer of Elgin, tries to get the old-timer back on his feet with a starring role in a new play. But Dodd must contend with Elgin's hard, suspicious wife Georgie, who seemingly runs roughshod over her husband. Dodd holds Georgie responsible for Elgin's lack of self-confidence and his reliance upon the bottle--a suspicion fueled by Elgin himself, who insists that Georgie has been suicidal ever since the death of their son. When Elgin goes on a monumental bender during the play's out-of-town tryouts, the truth comes out: it is Elgin who is suicidal, and Georgie has been the glue that has held him together. Adopting a now-or-never stance, Dodd forces Elgin to stay off the sauce long enough for the play to open--and, in spite of himself, falls in love with Georgie. A few Hollywood liberties were taken with the Odets original, including a slightly altered ending. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

riveting dramatic classic

Added 3/31/2008

What a treat! Grace Kelly without glamour and Bing Crosby not just a smooth baritone...great story... great performances and a healthy dose of the crooner's mellow tones... recommended highly... can't look away...don't miss it!

2 out of 2 people found this helpful.

LOVED THE FILM -

Added 3/20/2008

LOVED THE FILM - CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE BROADWAY PLAY NOW
THO IT IS THE PLAY - NOT THE FILM -
GREAT CAST MORGAN FREEMAN, FRANCES MCDORMAND & PETER GALLAGHER
DIRECTED BY MIKE NICHOLS
WRITTEN BY CLIFFORD ODETS
STARTS APRIL 3 AT JACOBS THEATER

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.

a great movie for those who love romance!

Added 3/3/2008

The movie is great and very romantic, but it starts off slow and then gets you later on in the movie. I would recommed it.

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The Country girl

Added 8/12/2007

This is one of Bing's best movies. If you're expecting the happy go lucky Bing musical this is not it but shows Bing can really act.

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Country Girl

Added 4/8/2007

This was not an exceptional acting performance on Grace Kelly's part, but Bing Crosby did wonderfully. The film was slightly depressing, and the plot moved slowly. Overall, a decent film, but one only to be watched once--not a fun "watch ten times" film.

2 out of 3 people found this helpful.

riveting dramatic classic

Added 3/31/2008

2 out of 2 people found this helpful.

LOVED THE FILM -

Added 3/20/2008

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.

a great movie for those who love romance!

Added 3/3/2008

The movie is great and very romantic, but it starts off slow and then gets you later on in the movie. I would recommed it.

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