Sylvia (1965)
Carroll Baker is the Fury. George Maharis is the Force. Sylvia is the Explosion!
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
Director: Gordon Douglas
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Romance
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: February 10, 1965
Cast
- Carroll Baker - Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle)
- George Maharis - Alan Macklin
- Joanne Dru - Jane (Bronson) Phillips
- Peter Lawford - Frederic Summers
- Viveca Lindfors - Irma Olanski
- Edmond O'Brien - Oscar Stewart
- Aldo Ray - Jonas Karoki
- Ann Sothern - Mrs. Argona / Grace Argona
- Lloyd Bochner - Bruce Stamford III
- Paul Gilbert - Lola Diamond
Screenplay
- Sydney Boehm (Screenplay)
- Howard Fast (Screenplay)
Music: David Raksin
Editing: Frank Bracht
Production: Martin Poll Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
eccentric millionaire
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sylvia about?
- Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
- Who directed Sylvia?
- Sylvia was directed by Gordon Douglas.
- Who stars in Sylvia?
- Sylvia stars Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru, Peter Lawford, Viveca Lindfors, Edmond O'Brien.
- How long is Sylvia?
- Sylvia has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Sylvia?
- Sylvia is a Drama, Thriller, Romance film.
- Where was Sylvia produced?
- Sylvia was produced in United States of America.