The Catered Affair (1956)
When Jane tells her parents that she is getting married to Ralph Halloran, her mother Agnes, starts planning an elaborate wedding, even though Jane does not wish it.
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Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
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Aggie Hurley -
Tom Hurley -
Jane Hurley -
Uncle Jack Conlon -
Ralph Halloran -
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Mrs. Joe Halloran -
Mrs. Rafferty -
Mrs. Casey -
Alice Scanlon -
Eddie Hurley -
Sam Leiter -
Hotel Caterer -
Bill Scanlon -
Mrs. Musso
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Director:
Richard BrooksWriters:
Gore Vidal (screenplay), Paddy Chayefsky (play)All Cast & Crew
Awards
2 wins.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Rod Taylor's first film after signing a long-term contract with MGM.
Quotes
Bridge Attendant:
Morning, Tom! How's the taxi business?
Tom Hurley:
How's the bridge business?
Bridge Attendant:
One more day like this, I'll own the bridge!
Goofs
When Ralph is visiting his parent before dinner with the Hurley's and his mother turn on one lamp, the room still remains fairly dark. But on the next cut which is a close-up of Ralph's mother; the room is now completely bright.
Alternate Versions
Also shown in a computer colorized version.
Soundtracks
Cailín Deas Crúite na mBó (A Pretty Girl Milking Her Cow)Traditional 18th-century Irish ballad
Storyline
Plot Summary
Genres
Comedy | Drama | RomanceDetails
Release Date:
22 June 1956Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
1183 Franklin Avenue, Bronx, New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$1,008,000 (estimated)
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