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Hilda Crane

  • 19561956
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
322
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POPULARITY
108,123
45,990
Hilda Crane (1956)
Drama
Twice divorced Hilda Crane, feeling she's run out of chances, returns to her mother's house in her small hometown and tries to decide what to do next while still hoping to hold onto her inde... Read allTwice divorced Hilda Crane, feeling she's run out of chances, returns to her mother's house in her small hometown and tries to decide what to do next while still hoping to hold onto her independence. That proves to be a challenge.Twice divorced Hilda Crane, feeling she's run out of chances, returns to her mother's house in her small hometown and tries to decide what to do next while still hoping to hold onto her independence. That proves to be a challenge.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
322
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
108,123
45,990
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    • Director
      • Philip Dunne
    • Writers
      • Samson Raphaelson(play)
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay based on stage play)
    • Stars
      • Jean Simmons
      • Guy Madison
      • Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Philip Dunne
    • Writers
      • Samson Raphaelson(play)
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay based on stage play)
    • Stars
      • Jean Simmons
      • Guy Madison
      • Jean-Pierre Aumont
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    • 10User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Jean Simmons and Guy Madison in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Guy Madison in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Judith Evelyn and Guy Madison in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Jean-Pierre Aumont in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean-Pierre Aumont and Guy Madison in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Evelyn Varden in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Jean-Pierre Aumont in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Jean-Pierre Aumont in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Judith Evelyn in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Judith Evelyn in Hilda Crane (1956)
    Jean Simmons and Guy Madison in Hilda Crane (1956)

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    Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons
    • Hilda Crane Burns
    Guy Madison
    Guy Madison
    • Russell Burns
    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    Jean-Pierre Aumont
    • Prof. Jacques De Lisle
    • (as Jean Pierre Aumont)
    Judith Evelyn
    Judith Evelyn
    • Mrs. Stella Crane
    Evelyn Varden
    Evelyn Varden
    • Mrs. Burns
    Peggy Knudsen
    Peggy Knudsen
    • Nell Bromley
    Gregg Palmer
    Gregg Palmer
    • Dink Bromley
    Richard Garrick
    Richard Garrick
    • Dr. Joe Francis
    Jim Hayward
    • Mr. Small
    Sandee Marriott
    • Cab Driver
    Don Shelton
    • Mr. Jensen - Caterer
    Helen Mayon
    • Maureen - Hilda's Maid
    Marie Blake
    Marie Blake
    • Clara - Mrs. Crane's Housekeeper
    • (as Blossom Rock)
    Jay Jostyn
    • Minister
    Samuel Colt
    • Wedding Bystander
    • (uncredited)
    Jerry Mann
    • Student
    • (uncredited)
    John Marshall
    • Gus Nordlinger - Russell's Foreman
    • (uncredited)
    Ray Montgomery
    Ray Montgomery
    • Hilda's Acquaintance on Train
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Philip Dunne
    • Writers
      • Samson Raphaelson(play)
      • Philip Dunne(screenplay based on stage play)
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    • Trivia
      In September 1955, the play was among six properties that 20th Century Fox purchased from the Charles K. Feldman Group (the others included "The Wayward Bus," "Lonely Steeple," "Tender Mercy," "Bernardine" and "Heaven Knows, Mr. Allison"). Two months later, 20th Century Fox announced that it had purchased the film rights and that the movie would be written and directed by Philip Dunne with Susan Hayward starring. The film was produced by Herbert B. Swope Jr., his first film since coming from the television industry. In December, the role went to Jean Simmons, of whom Dunne wrote three previous 20th Century Fox epic films she starred in, The Robe (1953), Demetrius and the Gladiators (1954) and The Egyptian (1954) and was only offered the title role as compensation for turning down Marilyn Monroe's role in The Seven Year Itch (1955), also produced by Feldman.
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      Referenced in Myra Breckinridge (1970)

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    5/10
    I think Hilda's a bit of an idiot...perhaps you won't agree.
    Hilda Crane (Jean Simmons) is a woman who was just divorced for the second time and she's returned to her old home town to visit with her mother...and perhaps pick up a new husband in the process. The problem is that she's narrowed it down to two guys---both of which would make horrible husbands. Evidently Hilda's learned nothing during her adult life.

    The problem with Russell (Guy Madison) is that she really doesn't love him, he's a 'momma's boy' and his mother is incredibly difficult. The mother is worried about her son marrying a woman twice divorced (a very reasonable concern) but she handles it about as badly as possible by being manipulative and vicious. As for the other guy, the Professor (Jean-Pierre Aumont), she loves him...though his intentions are simply dishonorable. He is passionate and offers thrills...but he essentially wants her as a mistress and makes no bones about it. Oddly, the film acts as if these two putzes are her only options. Marrying a goat would make more sense than either of these two guys.

    "Hilda Crane' is well made. But the film is a difficult sell because it's hard to like or respect the titular character. Instead of remarrying, she could use some time out as well as therapy! And, by the end of the movie, it's obvious that she's suffering from a mental illness or a personality disorder. In this sense, the film is very interesting...even if you don't like Hilda or care about her poor life choices. Worth seeing but not one of Simmons' more enjoyable pictures.
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    • Release date
      • May 8, 1956 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Männer um Hilda Crane
    • Filming locations
      • University of Nevada-Reno - 1664 North Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada, USA
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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