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The Well is a 1951 American film noir directed by Clarence Greene and Russell Rouse and featuring Richard Rober, Gwendolyn Laster and Maidie Norman. It tackled the issue of racial tensions and collective behavior. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay and Best Film Editing.
Original Release
09/24/1951
US Release
09/24/1951
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gwendolyn Laster | Carolyn Crawford / Carolyn |
| Richard Rober | Ben Kellog / Ben Kellogg |
| Maidie Norman | Martha Crawford / Mrs. Crawford |
| George Hamilton | Grandfather / Grandpa Peabody |
| Ernest Anderson | Ralph Crawford / Mr. Crawford |
| Dick Simmons | Mickey / Mickey McClure |
| Lane Chandler | Deputy Stan / Stan |
| Pat Mitchell | Peter |
| Margaret Wells | Schoolteacher / Miss Peterson |
| Wheaton Chambers | Woody / Mr. Woody |
Directors
Writers
Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gwendolyn Laster | Carolyn Crawford / Carolyn |
| Richard Rober | Ben Kellog / Ben Kellogg |
| Maidie Norman | Martha Crawford / Mrs. Crawford |
| George Hamilton | Grandfather / Grandpa Peabody |
| Ernest Anderson | Ralph Crawford / Mr. Crawford |
| Dick Simmons | Mickey / Mickey McClure |
| Lane Chandler | Deputy Stan / Stan |
| Pat Mitchell | Peter |
| Margaret Wells | Schoolteacher / Miss Peterson |
| Wheaton Chambers | Woody / Mr. Woody |
| Michael Ross | Deputy Frank / Frank |
| Russell Trent | Deputy Chet / Chet |
| Allen Mathews | Deputy Hal / Hal |
| John Philips | Deputy Fred / Fred |
| Walter Morrison | Art |
| Christine Larson | Casey |
| Jess Kirkpatrick | Quigley |
| Roy Engel | Gleason |
| Alfred Grant | Gaines |
| Edwin Max | Milkman / Bert |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Harry M. Popkin | Executive Producer |
| Clarence Greene | Producer |
| Leo C. Popkin | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1952 | Oscar | Best Writing, Story and Screenplay | Nominated |
| 1952 | Oscar | Best Film Editing | Nominated |
| 1952 | Golden Globe | Best Original Score | Nominated |
