I came upon this mid-movie on TCM. I've seen the Hepburn and Woodward versions as well as Cherry Jones on stage. This was unwatchable. Shirley Booth, normally a magnificent actress was horribly miscast. She was simply not believable as a faded southern belle. She was incredible in Come Back Little Sheba. In Menagerie, she's simply dreadful.
Hal Holbrook did a respectable job as Tom, and the reliable Pat Hingle did a fine job. Barbara Loden was adequate.
The set conveyed the appropriate claustrophobic atmosphere, but the costumes were far from period. The lime green dress Booth wore? Whose idea was that?
Very disappointed.
Hal Holbrook did a respectable job as Tom, and the reliable Pat Hingle did a fine job. Barbara Loden was adequate.
The set conveyed the appropriate claustrophobic atmosphere, but the costumes were far from period. The lime green dress Booth wore? Whose idea was that?
Very disappointed.