Official movie poster for The Best of Everything (1959), a drama romance film

The Best of Everything(1959)

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6.3(43)2h 1m1959-10-09
DramaRomance

The Best of Everything Synopsis

An exposé of the lives and loves of Madison Avenue working girls and their higher-ups.

The Best of Everything (1959) is a drama and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, released on October 9, 1959 with a runtime of 2h 1m. It stars Hope Lange, Stephen Boyd, Suzy Parker and Martha Hyer. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 43 ratings.

Director:
Jean Negulesco
Writers:
Edith R. Sommer, Mann Rubin, Rona Jaffe
Producers:
Jerry Wald
Cinematographer:
William C. Mellor
Composer:
Alfred Newman
Production:
20th Century Fox
Status:
Released

The Best of Everything (1959) Trailer

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The Best of Everything Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 43 ratings.

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6/10

'Caroline' (Hope Lange) is at a loose end with her boyfriend (Brett Halsey) studying in the UK, so she takes up an opportunity to work at the esteemed 'Fabian' publishing company. She is to be secretary to one of it's editors, 'Miss Farrow' (Joan Crawford) and day one isn't exactly stellar. Her new boss turns out to be something of an harridan. Abrupt, rude and aloof: she offers 'Caroline' none of the welcome or…

Reviewed on April 15, 2026

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The Best of Everything – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Best of Everything online?

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The Best of Everything (1959) is available to stream on fuboTV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in The Best of Everything?

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The main cast of The Best of Everything (1959) includes Hope Lange, Stephen Boyd, Suzy Parker, Martha Hyer and Diane Baker. The film was directed by Jean Negulesco. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was The Best of Everything released?

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The Best of Everything was released on October 9, 1959 and runs for 2h 1m.

Is The Best of Everything worth watching?

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The Best of Everything (1959) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 43 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Best of Everything?

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Yes. The official The Best of Everything trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.