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The Catered Affair (1955)

Name: The Catered Affair
Director: Richard Brooks
Genre: drama film, comedy film
Released: 1955
Duration: 92 min
Cast: Robert F. Simon, Ray Stricklyn, Dorothy Stickney, Madge Kennedy, Jay Adler

⏱ 92 min drama film comedy film

Plot

1956 film directed by Richard Brooks

✍️ CinePearl Editorial

Why Watch This

The Catered Affair (1955) is a English-language drama and comedy film from United States, directed by Richard Brooks. It is written by Paddy Chayefsky and Gore Vidal. The cast features Robert F. Simon, Ray Stricklyn, Dorothy Stickney, Madge Kennedy and Jay Adler, alongside Dan Tobin, Debbie Reynolds and Ernest Borgnine and 3 more. It runs 92 minutes.

Best For

Drama lovers, Feel-good viewers, English cinema lovers, Richard Brooks followers, Robert F. Simon fans, Ray Stricklyn fans, 1950s cinema buffs

The CinePearl Take

The Catered Affair is a classic-era English film that blends drama and comedy — expect human relationships at the centre of the story and humour and a lighter touch. Richard Brooks directs and the script comes from Paddy Chayefsky and Gore Vidal. With 11 credited cast members, it has a wide, ensemble feel. Made in United States, it is a natural pick for anyone exploring English-language films. Released in 1955, it has had time to build an audience and word of mouth. At 92 minutes, it keeps a brisk pace.

Cast & Crew

Director: Richard Brooks
Cast: Robert F. Simon, Ray Stricklyn, Dorothy Stickney, Madge Kennedy, Jay Adler, Dan Tobin, Debbie Reynolds, Ernest Borgnine, Rod Taylor, Barry Fitzgerald, Bette Davis
Writer: Paddy Chayefsky, Gore Vidal

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