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Peyton Place

  • 19571957
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 37m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
6K
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Peyton Place (1957)
Trailer for this small town drama
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  • Drama
  • Romance
A peaceful New England town hides secrets and scandals.A peaceful New England town hides secrets and scandals.A peaceful New England town hides secrets and scandals.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
6K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Mark Robson
  • Writers
    • John Michael Hayes(screenplay)
    • Grace Metalious(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Lana Turner
    • Lee Philips
    • Lloyd Nolan
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mark Robson
  • Writers
    • John Michael Hayes(screenplay)
    • Grace Metalious(from the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Lana Turner
    • Lee Philips
    • Lloyd Nolan
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 98User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 9 Oscars
      • 2 wins & 17 nominations total

    Videos1

    Peyton Place
    Trailer 2:34
    Peyton Place

    Photos87

    Arthur Kennedy and Hope Lange in Peyton Place (1957)
    Barry Coe and Terry Moore in Peyton Place (1957)
    Barry Coe, Russ Tamblyn, and Diane Varsi in Peyton Place (1957)
    Betty Field, Arthur Kennedy, and Hope Lange in Peyton Place (1957)
    Lana Turner and Lee Philips in Peyton Place (1957)
    Hope Lange in Peyton Place (1957)
    Lana Turner and Diane Varsi in Peyton Place (1957)
    Lana Turner and Lee Philips in Peyton Place (1957)
    Barry Coe and Diane Varsi in Peyton Place (1957)
    Lana Turner and Hope Lange in Peyton Place (1957)
    Robert H. Harris, Russ Tamblyn, and Diane Varsi in Peyton Place (1957)
    Hope Lange and David Nelson in Peyton Place (1957)

    Top cast

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    Lana Turner
    Lana Turner
    • Constance MacKenzieas Constance MacKenzie
    Lee Philips
    Lee Philips
    • Michael Rossias Michael Rossi
    Lloyd Nolan
    Lloyd Nolan
    • Dr. Swainas Dr. Swain
    Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy
    • Lucas Crossas Lucas Cross
    Russ Tamblyn
    Russ Tamblyn
    • Norman Pageas Norman Page
    Terry Moore
    Terry Moore
    • Betty Andersonas Betty Anderson
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Selena Crossas Selena Cross
    Diane Varsi
    Diane Varsi
    • Allison MacKenzieas Allison MacKenzie
    David Nelson
    David Nelson
    • Ted Carteras Ted Carter
    Barry Coe
    Barry Coe
    • Rodney Harringtonas Rodney Harrington
    Betty Field
    Betty Field
    • Nellie Crossas Nellie Cross
    Mildred Dunnock
    Mildred Dunnock
    • Miss Elsie Thorntonas Miss Elsie Thornton
    Leon Ames
    Leon Ames
    • Mr. Harringtonas Mr. Harrington
    Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene
    • Prosecutoras Prosecutor
    Robert H. Harris
    Robert H. Harris
    • Seth Bushwellas Seth Bushwell
    Tami Conner
    • Margieas Margie
    Staats Cotsworth
    • Charles Partridgeas Charles Partridge
    Peg Hillias
    • Marion Partridgeas Marion Partridge
    • Director
      • Mark Robson
    • Writers
      • John Michael Hayes(screenplay)
      • Grace Metalious(from the novel by)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Some of the shots of the New England fall were shot for The Trouble with Harry (1955).
    • Goofs
      All of the women's hair styles and clothing are strictly 1957, not 1941.
    • Quotes

      Betty Anderson: [to the other girls, while she's trying on a revealing red dress in Mrs. MacKenzie's shop] Just remember: men can see much better than they can think. Believe me, a low-cut neckline does more for a girl's future than the entire Britannica encyclopedia.

    • Alternate versions
      (Spoiler) Originally premiered at 162 minutes. Cut by 5 minutes, shortly after premiere, reputedly in the scene involving the murder of Arthur Kennedy's character.
    • Connections
      Featured in Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Wonderful Season of Love (Theme from Peyton Place)
      (uncredited)

      Music by Franz Waxman

      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

      [Sung by chorus over closing credits]

    User reviews98

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    Top review
    7/10
    Sentimentality Meets Sensationalism
    Grace Metalious' explosive best-selling novel is given the Hollywood treatment in 1957's "Peyton Place". Devoid of so much of the nonsense that has been known to permeate other melodramas, "Peyton Place" is a beautifully filmed, effective film that uncovers the hidden scandals of a quaint, New England town. With fine acting, score and cinematography, this screen classic translates well from its literary heritage. And the film's unraveling of the town's secrets is handled well - building up like a ball of snow as each successive scandal is unearthed.

    We meet the townspeople from the point-of-view of Allison Mackenzie(Diane Varsi), the sweet and sheltered daughter of Constance(Lana Turner). Constance struggles to be a good mother and community member, while rebuffing the advances of handsome school principal, Michael Rossi(Lee Philips). On the other side of the tracks live Constance's housekeeper whose daughter, Selena(Hope Lange), struggles as a victim of abuse by her own step-father. In the midst of these primary plots are several other tales revolving around sex, love and the war. No one is immune to the reveal of secrets, which have a domino effect all across town.

    "Peyton Place" shook the foundation of Hollywood's censorship board by exposing such taboo topics as sexual abuse and abortion, but not once does it come off as exploitative. On the contrary, the film is firmly grounded in emotion and genuine feeling. And while the movie straddles the line of good taste, a plot involving the war effort and its effect on the young men of Peyton Place proves to be profound. Lana Turner does her job well as the repressed mother. In fact, heated passion can be sensed underneath her aloof, icy-cold exterior - a chill factor even more effective 2 years later in "Imitation of Life". And the incredibly good-looking Lee Philip is a perfect match the screen beauty. But it is really with the sensitive performances of Diane Varsi and Hope Lange that this film gains its legs. And Lloyd Nolan cannot be overlooked as the town's warm-hearted doctor. "Peyton Place" could have been a heaving, overblown showcase, but instead made its way into becoming an important melodrama that has stood the test of time.
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    • Aug 4, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 3, 1958 (Sweden)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jerry Wald's Production of Peyton Place
    • Filming locations
      • Camden, Maine, USA
    • Production companies
      • Twentieth Century Fox
      • Jerry Wald Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,600,000
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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