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Ada

  • 19611961
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  • 1h 49m
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6.6/10
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Susan Hayward and Dean Martin in Ada (1961)
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Political drama about a honest but naive gubernatorial candidate who is manipulated by his corrupt campaign manager and is forced to temporarily cede power to his wife, a woman of integrity ... Read allPolitical drama about a honest but naive gubernatorial candidate who is manipulated by his corrupt campaign manager and is forced to temporarily cede power to his wife, a woman of integrity despite her shameful past.Political drama about a honest but naive gubernatorial candidate who is manipulated by his corrupt campaign manager and is forced to temporarily cede power to his wife, a woman of integrity despite her shameful past.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Daniel Mann
  • Writers
    • Arthur Sheekman
    • William Driskill
    • Wirt Williams(novel "Ada Dallas")
  • Stars
    • Susan Hayward
    • Dean Martin
    • Wilfrid Hyde-White
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Mann
  • Writers
    • Arthur Sheekman
    • William Driskill
    • Wirt Williams(novel "Ada Dallas")
  • Stars
    • Susan Hayward
    • Dean Martin
    • Wilfrid Hyde-White
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 24User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Trailer 2:57
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    Susan Hayward and Dean Martin in Ada (1961)
    Dean Martin in Ada (1961)
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    Wilfrid Hyde-White in Ada (1961)
    Martin Balsam and Dean Martin in Ada (1961)
    Susan Hayward and Ralph Meeker in Ada (1961)
    Susan Hayward and Larry Gates in Ada (1961)
    Susan Hayward and Connie Sawyer in Ada (1961)
    Wilfrid Hyde-White in Ada (1961)
    Ada (1961)
    Martin Balsam and Susan Hayward in Ada (1961)
    Wilfrid Hyde-White in Ada (1961)

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    Susan Hayward
    Susan Hayward
    • Ada Gillisas Ada Gillis
    Dean Martin
    Dean Martin
    • Bo Gillisas Bo Gillis
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White
    • Sylvester Marinas Sylvester Marin
    Ralph Meeker
    Ralph Meeker
    • Colonel Yanceyas Colonel Yancey
    Martin Balsam
    Martin Balsam
    • Steve Jacksonas Steve Jackson
    Frank Maxwell
    Frank Maxwell
    • Ronnie Hallertonas Ronnie Hallerton
    Connie Sawyer
    Connie Sawyer
    • Alice Sweetas Alice Sweet
    Ford Rainey
    Ford Rainey
    • Speakeras Speaker
    Charles Watts
    • Al Winslowas Al Winslow
    Larry Gates
    Larry Gates
    • Joe Adamsas Joe Adams
    Robert S. Simon
    • Warren Hatfieldas Warren Hatfield
    Bill Zuckert
    Bill Zuckert
    • Harry Daversas Harry Davers
    • (as William Zuckert)
    Richard Alexander
    Richard Alexander
    • Member of the State Legislatureas Member of the State Legislature
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Alton
    Leon Alton
    • Spectator at Rallyas Spectator at Rally
    • (uncredited)
    Audley Anderson
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Ellen Atterbury
    • Mrs. Carltonas Mrs. Carlton
    • (uncredited)
    Barney Barnett
    Barney Barnett
    • Reporteras Reporter
    • (uncredited)
    Ruth Barton
    • Bit Roleas Bit Role
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Daniel Mann
    • Writers
      • Arthur Sheekman
      • William Driskill
      • Wirt Williams(novel "Ada Dallas")
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    • Trivia
      This film was a disaster at the box office for MGM, resulting in a loss of $2,372,000 ($19.2M in 2017) according to studio records.
    • Goofs
      The story takes place in the mid-to-late 1930s, but all of Susan Hayward's hair styles and costumes, as well as those of the other female members of the cast, are strictly 1961.
    • Quotes

      Bo Gillis: You must have been a tough little girl.

      Ada Gillis: I'm a tough big one, too.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sunset Over Mulholland Drive (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      May the Lord Bless You Real Good
      Written by Warren Roberts and Wally Fowler

    User reviews24

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    Top review
    7/10
    Classic Susan Hayward drama
    Attention Susan Hayward fans: add Ada to your list. She plays the title character, and it's one of the most classic "Susan Hayward roles" she ever played. It's not my all-time favorite of her films, because I'm not a Dean Martin fan, but it's an essential watch for all who love her.

    Dean is a fast-rising politician in the South, and as everyone knows, skeletons run rampant in politicians' closets. When the movie starts, Dean doesn't have any scandal, but when he marries a prostitute, there's quite a bit of covering up to do! His campaign manager, Wilfrid Hyde White, and his speechwriter, Martin Balsam, can't stand Susan Hayward from the moment she marries Dean, because of the threat of danger she brings to their campaign. But when she starts becoming an even bigger threat-it's Susan Hayward, do we really think she'll be content acting like a simpering wife?-they really can't stand her!

    Susan Hayward is one of my all-time favorite actresses, so I absolutely loved her in this role. Her character is everything you think of when you think of Susan Hayward: strong, charming, cunning, shrewd, tough, smart, sexy, and classy. I also love political movies, and this one shows the fantastic and sickening world of back-door politics. Check it out to further your love of either!
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    • Release date
      • August 25, 1961 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ada Dallas
    • Filming locations
      • California State Capitol, Capitol Park, Sacramento, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Avon Productions (II)
      • Chalmar Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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