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Sylvia

  • 19651965
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Sylvia (1965)
  • Drama
A millionaire with a mysterious fiancee hires a detective to discover the truth about her past.A millionaire with a mysterious fiancee hires a detective to discover the truth about her past.A millionaire with a mysterious fiancee hires a detective to discover the truth about her past.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
388
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  • Director
    • Gordon Douglas
  • Writers
    • Sydney Boehm(screenplay)
    • Howard Fast(novel)
  • Stars
    • Carroll Baker
    • George Maharis
    • Joanne Dru
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gordon Douglas
  • Writers
    • Sydney Boehm(screenplay)
    • Howard Fast(novel)
  • Stars
    • Carroll Baker
    • George Maharis
    • Joanne Dru
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    • 16User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Carroll Baker and George Maharis in Sylvia (1965)
    Carroll Baker in Sylvia (1965)
    George Maharis in Sylvia (1965)
    Carroll Baker in Sylvia (1965)
    George Maharis in Sylvia (1965)
    Carroll Baker in Sylvia (1965)
    George Maharis in Sylvia (1965)
    Carroll Baker in Sylvia (1965)
    George Maharis in Sylvia (1965)
    Carroll Baker in Sylvia (1965)
    Carroll Baker in Sylvia (1965)
    George Maharis in Sylvia (1965)

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    Carroll Baker
    Carroll Baker
    • Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle)as Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle)
    George Maharis
    George Maharis
    • Alan Macklinas Alan Macklin
    Joanne Dru
    Joanne Dru
    • Jane (Bronson) Phillipsas Jane (Bronson) Phillips
    Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford
    • Frederic Summersas Frederic Summers
    Viveca Lindfors
    Viveca Lindfors
    • Irma Olanskias Irma Olanski
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Oscar Stewartas Oscar Stewart
    Aldo Ray
    Aldo Ray
    • Jonas Karokias Jonas Karoki
    Ann Sothern
    Ann Sothern
    • Mrs. Argonaas Mrs. Argona…
    Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner
    • Bruce Stamford IIIas Bruce Stamford III
    Paul Gilbert
    Paul Gilbert
    • Lola Diamondas Lola Diamond
    Jay Novello
    Jay Novello
    • Father Gonzalesas Father Gonzales
    Nancy Kovack
    Nancy Kovack
    • Big Shirleyas Big Shirley
    Gene Lyons
    Gene Lyons
    • Gavin Cullenas Gavin Cullen
    Anthony Caruso
    Anthony Caruso
    • Musclesas Muscles
    Alan Carney
    Alan Carney
    • Gusas Gus
    Shirley O'Hara
    Shirley O'Hara
    • Mrs. Karokias Mrs. Karoki
    Ricky Allen
    • Boy in Libraryas Boy in Library
    • (uncredited)
    Val Avery
    Val Avery
    • Pudgey Smithas Pudgey Smith
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writers
      • Sydney Boehm(screenplay)
      • Howard Fast(novel)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      To prepare herself to play the heroine with a checkered past, Carroll Baker actually worked a shift in an all-night diner (where she went unnoticed), made change in a penny arcade booth, visited a Tijuana brothel and so forth - publicity stunt "research" that was documented in a lengthy February 27 1965 Saturday Evening Post picture story called "The Lady Was A Tramp".
    • Goofs
      In the library sequence, none of books are marked with the Dewey Decimal System coding or other markings that would enable anyone to easily find or shelve books.
    • Quotes

      Alan Macklin: You mentioned something about a job.

      Frederic Summers: Sylvia West. I want to know who she is. I want to know everything there is to know about Sylvia West. Everything a prospective husband has a right to know.

    • Connections
      Referenced in What's My Line?: Lee Remick (2) (1965)
    • Soundtracks
      Sylvia
      Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

      Music by David Raksin

      Sung by Paul Anka

      Thru the courtesy of RCA Victor Records

    User reviews16

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    7/10
    Sylvia Is An Enriching Movie Experience
    Sylvia is a well developed film, from cast to direction. It was far ahead of its' time. The plot is slow in the beginning but quickly moves to a steady pace. Sylvia confronts difficult issues few movies can handle with any lasting credibility. The characters are rich and diverse in their perspectives. Carroll Baker delivers a superb performance as the female lead. Carroll Baker's supporting actors and actresses enrich the weave of the emotional undercurrents of the film. Sylvia is also complemented with the use of vivid symbolism and well formed dialogue.
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    • Mar 14, 2001

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 12, 1965 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Das Vorleben der Sylvia West
    • Filming locations
      • Beverly Amusement Park, 8500 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Martin Poll Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White

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