The Glass Menagerie(1950)
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The Glass Menagerie Synopsis
An aging Southern Belle complicates life for her ambitious son and crippled daughter because of her own warped views of what life should be.
The Glass Menagerie (1950) is a drama film directed by Irving Rapper, released on September 28, 1950 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jane Wyman, Kirk Douglas, Gertrude Lawrence and Arthur Kennedy. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Rapper
- Writers:
- Peter Berneis, Tennessee Williams, Tennessee Williams
- Producers:
- Charles K. Feldman, Jerry Wald
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Burks
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Charles K. Feldman Group
- Status:
- Released
The Glass Menagerie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jane Wyman
as Laura Wingfield
Kirk Douglas
as Jim O'Connor
Gertrude Lawrence
as Amanda Wingfield
Arthur Kennedy
as Tom Wingfield
Ralph Sanford
as Mendoza
Ann Tyrrell
as Clerk
John Compton
as Young Man
- Gertrude Graner
Gertrude Graner
as Instructor
Key crew
Directed by Irving Rapper, written by Peter Berneis, Tennessee Williams and Tennessee Williams, produced by Charles K. Feldman and Jerry Wald.
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The Glass Menagerie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 22 ratings.
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The Glass Menagerie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Glass Menagerie online?
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Who stars in The Glass Menagerie?
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The main cast of The Glass Menagerie (1950) includes Jane Wyman, Kirk Douglas, Gertrude Lawrence, Arthur Kennedy and Ralph Sanford. The film was directed by Irving Rapper. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Glass Menagerie released?
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The Glass Menagerie was released on September 28, 1950 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Glass Menagerie worth watching?
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The Glass Menagerie (1950) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.