Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on January 29, 2021

Bette Davis wants “The Catered Affair” for daughter Debbie Reynolds The Catered Affair (1956) is an American drama directed by Richard Brooks and starring Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald, and Rod Tayor. The musical score is by Andre Previn and the cin   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on April 3, 2016

The Catered Affair Directed by Richard Brooks Written by Gore Vidal from a teleplay by Paddy Chayefsky 1956/USA Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer First viewing/YouTube Once I got used to Bette Davis playing a dowdy Irish-American housewife, I began to enjoy this kitchen-sink drama. Tom Hurley (Ernest Borgnin   read more

Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on November 26, 2014

the catered affair(1956) review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Bette Davis and Ernest Borgnine portray the very much working-class parents of a young woman who is about to get married, and just wants a quick ceremony with no reception. But the mother, guilty about “   read more

Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Posted by Joey on November 26, 2014

the catered affair(1956) review https://www.facebook.com/Wolffianclassicmoviesdigest Bette Davis and Ernest Borgnine portray the very much working-class parents of a young woman who is about to get married, and just wants a quick ceremony with no reception. But the mother, guilty about “   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Google profile on June 13, 2012

About MeBlogger, Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog and more. Please add my Google profile to your circles. My Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting married as seen through classic movies. The second film, The Catered Affair (1956), asks the question: Big wedding   read more

Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn on October 11, 2010

The Catered Affair (1956). Directed by Richard Brooks and produced by Sam Zimbalist from a screenplay by Gore Vidal, based on a television play by Paddy Chayefsky. The film score was by Andre Previn and the cinematography by John Alton. Cast: Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fit   read more

Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog Posted by Raquel Stecher on November 30, -0001

My Weddings in Film series explores the different stages of getting married as seen through classic movies. The second film, The Catered Affair (1956), asks the question: Big wedding or small wedding? Now that you've found the right person and you are engaged to be married, it's time to plan...   read more