The Catered Affair (1956)
At breakfast, Jane announces that she and Ralph are getting married the next week. All Jane and Ralph want is a small wedding with the immediate family and no reception, because Jane's ... See full summary »
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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
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Eddie Hurley -
Sam Leiter -
Hotel Caterer -
Bill Scanlon
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Mrs. Musso
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Director:
Richard BrooksWriters:
Gore Vidal (screenplay), Paddy Chayefsky (play)All Cast & Crew
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2 wins.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
This film did not do well at the box office for MGM, losing $106,000 ($935,000 in 2017) at the box office according to studio records.
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
Real-life radio soap opera "The Romance of Helen Trent" is heard on the radio while Hurley family members are waking up, eating breakfast, and preparing to leave for work; in reality, radio soaps weren't broadcast until late mornings/afternoons and/or evenings.
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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