a 1954 film, which tells the story of a has-been singer/actor who is given one last chance to star in a musical, only to have his alcoholism hinder his chances. It stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and William Holden.
The 1954 movie was adapted by George Seaton from the play by Clifford Odets. It was directed by Seaton. It won Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Grace Kelly) and Best Writing, Screenplay. It was also nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Bing Crosby), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White, Best Cinematography, Black-and-White, Best Director and Best Picture. 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... A silent film is a film which has no accompanying soundtrack. ... Florence M.L. La Badie (born possibly April 27, 1888 - October 13, 1917) was the daughter of Joseph E. La Badie and his wife Amanda from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. ... 1954 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Polish propaganda poster saying: Stop drinking! Come with us and build a happy tomorrow. ... Bing wooed fans with a sensuous voice, wit, and good looks. ... Grace Kelly (1929–1982). ... William Holden William Holden (April 17, 1918 – November 12, 1981, body found November 16, 1981) was an American film actor. ... George Seaton (April 17, 1911 - July 28, 1979) was an American playwright, film director and producer. ... Clifford Odets photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1937 Clifford Odets (July 18, 1906 - August 18, 1963) was an American socialist playwright, screenwriter, and social protester. ... Although he never won an Oscar for any of his movie performances, the comedian Bob Hope received two honorary Oscars for his contributions to cinema. ... The Academy Award for Best Actress is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... The Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay is one of the Academy Awards, the most prominent film awards in the United States. ... The Academy Award for Best Actor is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; nominations are made by Academy members who are actors and actresses. ... The Academy Awards are the oldest awards ceremony for achievements in motion pictures. ... The Academy Award for Best Cinematography is awarded each year to a cinematographer for his work in one particular motion picture. ... The Academy Award for Directing is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; the awards are voted on by other people within the industry. ... The Academy Award for Best Picture is one of the awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; the awards are voted on by other people within the industry. ...
Two decades and millions of recordings sold later, Messina is an honest-to-goodness country music star, and she's returning to her hometown to raise money for the schools where she once learned music.
Messina may be a country star now, but some in Holliston can remember her when she was just another small-town kid.
She is the first female country artist to achieve three multiple-week No. 1 country songs from the same album, ''I'm Alright," released in 1998.
Based on Clifford Odets' play, The CountryGirl is all about lies and deceit, and disappointment and blame; it's the story of a washed up, alcoholic actor, and his wife, who has spent the last ten years of her life caring for him, even though she's gone to seed because of it.
The irony is that in her other film that was released that same year, "The CountryGirl", she won a Best Actress Academy Award by playing the only role of her short but illustrious career that was decidedly against type.
"The CountryGirl" is one of the finest films in Paramount's illustrious catalogue of library titles; a poignantly tragic love story with a show biz background, it stars Bing Crosby in a decided departure from his usual light-hearted form.
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