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The Country Girl

The Country Girl

19546.91h 44m

Overview

An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

Directed by George Seaton
Written by Clifford Odets, George Seaton
Produced by William Perlberg, George Seaton
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Top Cast

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Frank Elgin

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly

Georgie Elgin

William Holden

William Holden

Bernie Dodd

Anthony Ross

Anthony Ross

Philip Cook

Gene Reynolds

Gene Reynolds

Larry

Jacqueline Fontaine

Jacqueline Fontaine

Lounge Singer

Eddie Ryder

Eddie Ryder

Ed

Robert Kent

Robert Kent

Paul Unger

J

John W. Reynolds

Henry Johnson

B

Bob Alden

Bellboy (uncredited)

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshipshow businessentertainerloyaltymarriagedivabased on play or musicaltheater directorstage frightbackstagegrieftheatrical produceraccidental deathalcoholicrehearsalguiltdrunkennessformer starprofessional ego

About The Country Girl

The Country Girl is a drama film released in 1954 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, show business, entertainer, loyalty, marriage, diva. Directed by George Seaton, it stars Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, William Holden. An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

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