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The Diary of Anne Frank (1959)
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26 August 1959 (Denmark)
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Plot:
Harrowing story of a young Jewish girl who, with her family and their friends is forced into hiding in an attic in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars.
Another 4 wins
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11 nominations
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(35 articles)
Lou Jacobi obituary
(From The Guardian - Film News. 16 November 2009, 4:59 AM, PST)
Lou Jacobi obituary
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(From The Guardian - Film News. 16 November 2009, 4:59 AM, PST)
Lou Jacobi obituary
(From The Guardian - TV News. 16 November 2009, 4:59 AM, PST)
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DVD VERSION WAS WORTH THE WAIT!
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Cast
(Complete credited cast) | Millie Perkins | ... | Anne Frank |
| Joseph Schildkraut | ... | Otto Frank |
 | Shelley Winters | ... | Mrs. Petronella Van Daan |
| Richard Beymer | ... | Peter Van Daan |
| Gusti Huber | ... | Mrs. Edith Frank |
| Lou Jacobi | ... | Mr. Hans Van Daan |
| Diane Baker | ... | Margot Frank |
| Douglas Spencer | ... | Kraler |
| Dodie Heath | ... | Miep (as Dody Heath) |
 | Ed Wynn | ... | Mr. Albert Dussell |
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Runtime:
180 min | Argentina:158 min | USA:171 min (FMC Library Print) | West Germany:152 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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4-Track Stereo (magnetic prints) (Westrex Recording System) |
Mono (optical prints) (Westrex Recording System)
Certification:
Netherlands:AL |
USA:Approved (certificate #19008) |
Canada:PG (video rating) |
New Zealand:G |
Australia:PG (TV rating) |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:G |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
Sweden:15 |
Taiwan:GP |
UK:U |
West Germany:12 (bw)
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The original Broadway production of "The Diary of Anne Frank" by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett opened at the Cort Theater on October 5, 1955, ran for 717 performances and won the 1956 Tony Award for the Best Play. Joseph Schildkraut, Gusti Huber and Lou Jacobi recreated their stage roles in the movie version for which Goodrich and Hackett also wrote the screenplay.
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Continuity: When the thief comes the first time, Margot has a cough. She coughs into a handkerchief. In the next shot of her, her father tosses her a handkerchief because she is coughing into her hand.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Kraler: Mr. Frank. - Mr Frank?
Otto Frank: Kraler. - Mr. Kraler. Miep. My good friends.
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Kraler: Mr. Frank. - Mr Frank?
Otto Frank: Kraler. - Mr. Kraler. Miep. My good friends.
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Referenced in George Stevens: The Filmmakers Who Knew Him (2001) (V)
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It's a pleasure to report that the long wait for George Stevens' THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK to come to the DVD format has been worth the wait. The restoration is far better then the fine 1995 Laser Disc issue, which was the only previous release to include the Overture, Intermission and Exit Music for the film as well as the "roadshow", 170 minute version of the film. As Alfred Newman's score is one of his finest, the addition of the extra music is a true treat. Issued as one of Fox's "Studio Classics", the DVD shows that a great deal of tender care has gone into this outstanding release. The complete films is contained on one side. Side two is full of some nice extras, headed by a full-length documentary, "ECHOS FROM THE PAST", that is very informative. There is a nice excerpt from the documentary feature, "GEORGE STEVENS: A FILMMAKER'S JOURNEY", which was produced and directed by George Stevens, Jr. Stevens' son also provides the commentary track along with actress Millie Perkins for the film itself. There are two interesting previews included, one for the U.S. release after the film was taken off the roadshow run (and CUT by almost 20 minutes) and also the International version, which uses Newman's music over the scenes without any dialog from the film itself. Perkins' screen test, newsreel footage a number of excellent behind the scenes photographs and a restoration comparison round out the second side. The film and this DVD are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.