Peyton Place (1957)

2h. 37min. // In the small New England town of Peyton Place, where high moral standards rule, a series of dark secrets and scandals, involving sexual attraction and repression, illegitimacy, rape, gossip, intolerance, and class snobbery, come to light.

Directed by: Mark Robson

Writing Credits: John Michael Hayes (screenplay), Grace Metalious (novel)

Starring: Lana Turner (as Constance MacKenzie), Lee Philips (as Michael Rossi), Lloyd Nolan (as Dr. Swain), Arthur Kennedy (as Lucas Cross), Russ Tamblyn (as Norman Page), Terry Moore (as Betty Anderson), Hope Lange (as Selena Cross) and Diane Varsi (as Allison MacKenzie)

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Awards:

WON. Golden Globes, USA 1958. Most Promising Newcomer – Female. Diane Varsi.

NOMINATED. Golden Globes, USA 1958. Best Supporting Actress. Mildred Dunnock.

NOMINATED. Golden Globes, USA 1958. Best Supporting Actress. Hope Lange.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Picture. Jerry Wald.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actress in a Leading Role. Lana Turner.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Arthur Kennedy.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Russ Tamblyn.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Hope Lange.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Diane Varsi.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Director. Mark Robson.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. John Michael Hayes.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1958. Best Cinematography. William C. Mellor.

NOMINATED. Directors Guild of America, USA 1958. Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures. Mark Robson.

WON. Laurel Awards 1958. Top Drama.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958. Top Female Dramatic Performance. Lana Turner.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958.  Top Female Supporting Performance. Diane Varsi.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958.  Top Female Supporting Performance. Betty Field.

NOMINATED. Laurel Awards 1958.  Top Male Supporting Performance. Arthur Kennedy.

NOMINATED. Writers Guild of America, USA 1958. Best Written American Drama. John Michael Hayes.

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