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Tea and Sympathy (1956)

APPROVED 122 min  -  Drama  -   5 November 1956 (France)
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Tom Lee is a sensitive boy of 17 whose lack of interest in the "manly" pursuits of sports... See full summary »

Director:

Vincente Minnelli

Writers:

Robert Anderson (play), Robert Anderson (screenplay)

Stars:

Deborah Kerr, John Kerr and Leif Erickson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Deborah Kerr ...
John Kerr ...
Leif Erickson Leif Erickson ...
Bill Reynolds
Edward Andrews Edward Andrews ...
Herb Lee
Darryl Hickman ...
Al
Norma Crane Norma Crane ...
Ellie Martin
Dean Jones ...
Ollie
Jacqueline deWit Jacqueline deWit ...
Lilly Sears
Tom Laughlin ...
Ralph
Ralph Votrian Ralph Votrian ...
Steve
Steven Terrell Steven Terrell ...
Phil
Kip King Kip King ...
Ted
Jimmy Hayes Jimmy Hayes ...
Henry
Richard Tyler Richard Tyler ...
Roger
Don Burnett Don Burnett ...
Vic
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Storyline

Tom Lee is a sensitive boy of 17 whose lack of interest in the "manly" pursuits of sports, mountain climbing and girls labels him "sister-boy" at the college he is attending. Head master Bill Reynold's wife Laura sees Tom's suffering at the hands of his school mates (and her husband), and tries to help him find himself. Written by Ron Kerrigan <mvg@whidbey.com>  

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Sister Boy | School | Tennis | Alumnus | Reunion  | See more »

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Where does a woman's sympathy leave off -- and her indiscretion begin?

Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Thé et sympathie See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (35 mm optical prints) | 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.55 : 1
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Trivia

This film was adapted from a Broadway play that originally starred Deborah Kerr, John Kerr and Leif Erickson, who recreate their stage roles in this film. Also in the Broadway cast in supporting roles were Alan Sues (who later appeared on TV's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In) and Dick York (the first actor who played Darrin on TV's Bewitched starring Elizabeth Montgomery). Joan Fontaine and Anthony Perkins also later appeared in the stage version of "Tea and Sympathy" as cast replacements during its long run. The stage production opened on Sept. 30, 1953 at the Ethel Barrymoore Theatre and ran for 712 performances. See more »

Goofs

Boom mic visible: After Tom's roommate Al hangs up with his father, he goes downstairs to tell Ms. Reynolds he will be moving out. The shadow of the moving boom mic is clearly visible between Ms. Reynold's door and the pay phone in the hall. See more »

Quotes

Laura Reynolds: Years from now when you talk about this - and you will - be kind.
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Connections

Referenced in Land of the Lost (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Joys of Love"
Written by G.B. Martini and Richard Dyer-Bennett
Performed by John Kerr (dubbed by Gene Merlino)
Song based on "Plaisir d'Amour" See more »