All That Heaven Allows (1955)
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- Passed
- 1h 29min
- Drama, Romance
- 25 Dec 1955 (USA)
- Movie
An upper-class widow falls in love with a much younger, down-to-earth nurseryman, much to the disapproval of her children and criticism of her country club peers.
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Awards:
- 2 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Jane Wyman | ... |
Cary Scott
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| Rock Hudson | ... |
Ron Kirby
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| Agnes Moorehead | ... |
Sara Warren
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| Conrad Nagel | ... |
Harvey
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| Virginia Grey | ... |
Alida Anderson
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| Gloria Talbott | ... |
Kay Scott
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| William Reynolds | ... |
Ned Scott
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| Charles Drake | ... |
Mick Anderson
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| Hayden Rorke | ... |
Dr. Dan Hennessy
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| Jacqueline deWit | ... |
Mona Plash
(as Jacqueline de Wit)
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| Leigh Snowden | ... |
Jo-Ann Grisby
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| Donald Curtis | ... |
Howard Hoffer
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| Alex Gerry | ... |
George Warren
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| Nestor Paiva | ... |
Manuel
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| Forrest Lewis | ... |
Mr. Weeks
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| Tol Avery | ... |
Tom Allenby
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| Merry Anders | ... |
Mary Ann
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Helen Andrews | ... |
Myrtle (uncredited)
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| Eleanor Audley | ... |
Mrs. Humphrey (uncredited)
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| Lillian Culver | ... |
Mrs. Taylor (uncredited)
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Jack Davidson | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Alan DeWitt | ... |
Stationmaster (uncredited)
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| Helen Dickson | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Donna Jo Gribble | ... |
Miss Taylor (uncredited)
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Jim Hayward | ... |
John (uncredited)
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| Helene Heigh | ... |
Ann (uncredited)
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| David Janssen | ... |
Freddie Norton (uncredited)
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| Anthony Jochim | ... |
Grandpa Adams (uncredited)
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| Paul Keast | ... |
Mark Plash (uncredited)
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Jack Lomas | ... |
Fred (uncredited)
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Helen Mayon | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Joseph Mell | ... |
Mr. Gow - the Butcher (uncredited)
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| Forbes Murray | ... |
Country Club Member (uncredited)
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| Vernon Rich | ... |
Bill (uncredited)
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| Gia Scala | ... |
Marguerita - Manuel's Daughter (uncredited)
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| Charles Sherlock | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Edna Smith | ... |
Miss Edna Pidway (uncredited)
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| Paul Smith | ... |
Tom - Christmas Tree Vendor (uncredited)
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| Rosa Turich | ... |
Rosanne - Manuel's Wife (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Douglas Sirk | ||
Written by
| Peggy Thompson | ... | (screenplay) (as Peg Fenwick) |
| Edna L. Lee | ... | (story) and |
| Harry Lee | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Ross Hunter | ... | producer |
Music by
| Frank Skinner | ||
Cinematography by
| Russell Metty | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Frank Gross | ||
| Fred Baratta | ... | (uncredited) |
Editorial Department
| William Fritzsche | ... | color consultant: Technicolor |
Art Direction by
| Alexander Golitzen | ||
| Eric Orbom | ||
Set Decoration by
| Russell A. Gausman | ||
| Julia Heron | ... | (set decorations) |
Costume Design by
| Bill Thomas | ... | (gowns) |
Makeup Department
| Joan St. Oegger | ... | hair stylist |
| Bud Westmore | ... | makeup artist |
| Nick Marcellino | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Vincent Romaine | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| Sergei Petschnikoff | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Joseph E. Kenney | ... | assistant director (as Joseph E. Kenny) |
| George Lollier | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
| Gordon McLean | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| William Nunley | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Leslie I. Carey | ... | sound |
| Joe Lapis | ... | sound |
| Frank Gorback | ... | microphone technician (uncredited) |
| David Janssen | ... | looping (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Fred Knoth | ... | special effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ledge Haddow | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Edward Hobson | ... | best boy grip (uncredited) |
| Philip H. Lathrop | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Max Nippell | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Dean Paup | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Smith | ... | dolly grip (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Rose Brandi | ... | wardrobe supervisor: Jane Wyman (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Joseph Gershenson | ... | music supervisor |
| Ethmer Roten | ... | musician: flute |
Script and Continuity Department
| Betty A. Griffin | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Jack Daniels | ... | dialogue director (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Universal International Pictures (UI) (presents)
Distributors
- Universal Pictures (1955) (United States) (theatrical) (as Universal Pictures Corporation)
- Empire Universal Films (1955) (Canada) (theatrical)
- J. Arthur Rank Film Distributors (1955) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Proprietary (1956) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Argentina (1956) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Universal Pictures Corporation of Far East (1956) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Väinän Filmi (1956) (Finland) (theatrical)
- Universal Films Española (1956) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Universal Filmverleih (1956) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Universal Films of India (1956) (India) (theatrical) (as Universal Pictures India)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1963) (France) (theatrical)
- Société Anonyme Universal-Film (1963) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Yleisradio (YLE) (1968) (Finland) (tv)
- TV3 (1992) (Finland) (tv)
- NBC Universal Television Distribution (2011) (World-wide) (tv) (syndication)
- The Criterion Collection (2014) (United States) (DVD)
- Seven Films (2013) (Greece) (theatrical) (re-release)
- Ciné-Sorbonne (2014) (France) (theatrical) (re-release)
- HanseSound (2014) (Germany) (DVD)
- HanseSound (2014) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Elephant Films (2015) (France) (video) (HD Release)
- Ciné-Sorbonne (2016) (France) (theatrical) (re-release) (restored version)
- Turbine Medien (2018) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- Turbine Medien (2018) (Germany) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Cary Scott is a widow with two grown children. She's been leading a quiet life since her husband died, socializing with a small circle of friends. Her children no longer live with her full-time but come home every weekend. She's not unhappy but also doesn't realize how bored she is. Her friend Sara Warren encourages her to get a television set to keep her company but she doesn't want that either. She develops a friendship with Ron Kirby who owns his own nursery and comes every spring and fall to trim her trees. Ron is much younger than Cary and their friendship soon turns to love. Her circle of friends are surprised that she is seeing such a younger man and she might be prepared to overlook that - Ron certainly doesn't care about the differences in their ages - but when her son and daughter vehemently object, she decides to sacrifice her own feelings for their happiness. Over time however, she realizes that her children will be spending less and less time with her as they pursue their own lives an re-evaluates her decision. Written by garykmcd |
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| Taglines | How much does Heaven Allow a Woman in Love? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The façade later cannibalized to make up the front of the Bates home in Psycho (1960) is visible a few houses up from Cary Scott's (Jane Wyman's) block. See more » |
| Goofs | When the deer runs away, a crew member can be seen hiding behind the automobile. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Quand la peur dévore l'âme (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Consolation No. 3 in D-flat major See more » |
| Quotes |
Ron Kirby:
Mick discovered for himself that he had to make his own decisions, that he had to be a man. Cary Scott: And you want *me* to be a man? Ron Kirby: [Giving her a knowing smile] Only in that one way. See more » |