Sylvia(1965)
Carroll Baker is the Fury. George Maharis is the Force. Sylvia is the Explosion!
Sylvia Synopsis
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
Sylvia (1965) is a drama, thriller and romance film directed by Gordon Douglas, released on February 10, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru and Peter Lawford. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Gordon Douglas
- Writers:
- Sydney Boehm, Howard Fast
- Producers:
- Martin Poll
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Ruttenberg
- Composer:
- David Raksin
- Production:
- Martin Poll Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Sylvia (1965) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Sylvia before you stream it.
Sylvia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carroll Baker
as Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle)
George Maharis
as Alan Macklin
Joanne Dru
as Jane (Bronson) Phillips
Peter Lawford
as Frederic Summers
Viveca Lindfors
as Irma Olanski
Edmond O'Brien
as Oscar Stewart
Aldo Ray
as Jonas Karoki
Ann Sothern
as Mrs. Argona / Grace Argona
Lloyd Bochner
as Bruce Stamford III
Paul Gilbert
as Lola Diamond
Jay Novello
as Father Gonzales
Nancy Kovack
as Big Shirley
Key crew
Directed by Gordon Douglas, written by Sydney Boehm and Howard Fast, produced by Martin Poll.
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Sylvia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Sylvia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sylvia online?
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Sylvia (1965) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sylvia?
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The main cast of Sylvia (1965) includes Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru, Peter Lawford and Viveca Lindfors. The film was directed by Gordon Douglas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sylvia released?
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Sylvia was released on February 10, 1965 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is Sylvia worth watching?
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Sylvia (1965) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sylvia?
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Yes. The official Sylvia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.