The Turn of the Screw (I) (TV 1959)

Director:

John Frankenheimer

Writers:

James Costigan, Henry James (novel)

Stars:

Ingrid Bergman, Isobel Elsom, Laurinda Barrett

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview:
Ingrid Bergman	...	Governess
Isobel Elsom	...	Mrs. Grose
Laurinda Barrett	...	Miss Jessel
Hayward Morse	...	Miles
Paul Stevens	...	Peter Quint
Alexandra Wager	...	Flora

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

supernatural power | boy | victorian era | ghost | girl | 

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Genres:

Thriller | Horror

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 October 1959 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hubbell Robinson Productions, National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Version of Nightmare Classics: The Turn of the Screw (1989)

User Reviews

A real gem from the Golden Age of Television

I saw a theatrical screening of this last year - always a treat with live TV productions, because the seams show so amusingly. But well worth seeing on the small screen, too. Bergman's first dramatic TV appearance, and she gives one of her best performances. Her incredibly expressive face and body language make the suspense and mystery really palpable. Supporting cast good, although not quite in the same category. Production is simple (only a couple of sets) but effectively atmospheric. Frankenheimer really knew how to make these shows work.