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Director:
Writers:
Paddy Chayefsky (play)
Paddy Chayefsky (screenplay)
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Release Date:
20 May 1959 (France) more
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Tagline:
For every girl who was ever involved with an older man!
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination more
User Comments:
Great Classic Film more (21 total)

Cast

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Fredric March ... Jerry Kingsley

Kim Novak ... Betty Preisser
Glenda Farrell ... Mrs. Mueller
Albert Dekker ... Walter Lockman
Martin Balsam ... Jack

Lee Grant ... Marilyn
Lee Philips ... George Preisser
Edith Meiser ... Evelyn Kingsley
Joan Copeland ... Lillian
Betty Walker ... Rosalind Neiman, the widow
Lou Gilbert ... Sherman
Rudy Bond ... Gould
Effie Afton ... Mrs. Herbert, the neighbor
Jan Norris ... Alice Mueller
David Ford ... Paul Kingsley
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Additional Details

Runtime:
118 min
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Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound Recording)
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The original Broadway production of "Middle of the Night" opened at the ANTA Playhouse in New York on February 8, 1956, ran for 477 performances and received two Tony Award acting nominations. Paddy Chayefsky wrote the stage play and adapted his work for the movie version. Effie Afton, Martin Balsam, Lee Philips and 'Betty Walker' recreated their stage roles for the movie version. more
Quotes:
Walter Lockman: And when they bury me, they can put on the gravestone, 'This was a big waste of time.' more

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6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful.
Great Classic Film, 24 April 2008
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Author: whpratt1 from United States

Enjoyed this story filmed in New York City involving a man named Jerry Kingsley, ( Fredric March) who owned a garment business in lower Manhattan. Jerry had recently lost his wife of many years and his family and friends wanted him to go out and meet other women. Jerry becomes interested in a very beautiful young blonde gal named Betty Preisser, (Kim Novak) who works in his office, and Betty is so young she could be his daughter. Once the family finds out about this relationship they strongly object, however, Betty and Jerry have the problem of finding out just what they want to do with their love and should they proceed and get married despite the difference in age. Great film, excellent acting and a gem of a story.

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