The Bachelor Party (1957)

Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential ... See full summary »

Director:

Delbert Mann

Writers:

Paddy Chayefsky (screenplay), Paddy Chayefsky (story)

Stars:

Don Murray, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Don Murray	...	Charlie Samson
E.G. Marshall	...	Walter
Jack Warden	...	Eddie Watkins
Philip Abbott	...	Arnold Craig
Larry Blyden	...	Kenneth
Patricia Smith	...	Helen Samson
Carolyn Jones	...	The Existentialist
Nancy Marchand	...	Mrs. Julie Samson

Storyline

Five office friends meet up for a night on the town to celebrate the forthcoming marriage of one of them. As the night wears on and the drink starts to tell, they become more confidential in expressing their concerns and hopes.

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Plot Keywords:

bachelor | friend | bachelor party | pregnant wife | pregnant | 

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Taglines:

They'll live it up tonight!

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Approved

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 April 1957 (USA)

Also Known As:

Despedida de Solteiro

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hill-Hecht-Lancaster Productions, Norma Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Carolyn Jones' five minute appearance in "The Bachelor Party" is claimed to be the shortest ever Oscar-nominated performance.

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Goofs

In the subway scene, the moving image through the window behind the actors is not synchronized with the images seen through the windows further down the train.

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Quotes

[Charlie is trying to kiss a girl he just met]
The Existentialist: Just say you love me.
Charlie Samson: [confused] What?
The Existentialist: Just say you love me. You don't have to mean it.
[Charlie tries to kiss her, but she fights him off]
Charlie Samson: What's the matter?
The Existentialist: Say you love me.
Charlie Samson: Oh, come on.
The Existentialist: Say you love me.
Charlie Samson: Come on.
[...]

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Connections

Remake of The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse: The Bachelor Party (1953)

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Soundtracks

"Hollywood Bedtime Story"
(uncredited)
Written by Paul Mertz and Joe Karnes

User Reviews

An Oscar-nominated performance steals the picture!

Paddy Chayefsky's screenplay is perceptive and even a bit daring for its time. This is an unusually sophisticated Hollywood picture from the 50s that contains some terrific acting. E.G. Marshall is very strong as the eldest of the men, but Oscar nominee Carolyn Jones is brilliant in a small, electrifying performance. She can't be in the film for more than 7 or 8 minutes but is completely memorable. She deserved to win the Oscar.