4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on November 11, 2018

Yet another example of the prevalent trend of turning plays into film adaptations, director George Seaton took Clifford Odett’s eponymous work and plugged in three stars to carry the weight. Without question, the allure of The Country Girl is purely the trifecta of stars it assembles. Yes, it   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on November 23, 2015

The Country Girl Directed by George Seaton Written by George Seaton from the play by Clifford Odets 1954/USA Paramount Pictures First viewing/Netflix rental 1954 was Grace Kelly’s year.  Here she is acting against type and doing pretty well at it.  Bing Crosby does even better. Frank Elgi   read more

The Best Picture Project Posted by Alyson on May 6, 2011

Based off the Broadway play of the same name, George Seaton’s The Country Girl tells the story of three people.  There is the young Broadway director, Bernie Dodd (William Holden), who is in desperate need of a leading man for his new play.  He wants to hire Frank Elgin (Bing...   read more