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The Goddess is a 1958 American drama film directed by John Cromwell and starring Kim Stanley and Lloyd Bridges. From a screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky, the film is an in-depth character study of the life of a troubled and lonely girl who becomes a movie star adored by millions, but is miserable in her private life.
Loosely based on the life of Marilyn Monroe, the story of a young woman destined from childhood on to be adored by millions but unhappy in her own life. Patty Duke plays Emily Ann Faulkner as a young, friendless, fatherless rural southern girl whose mother is indifferent to her.
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- Drama
- John Cromwell
- 1958-06-24
Neglected by her indifferent mother, Emily Ann is a lonely little girl, her only friend a stray cat. Twelve years later, Emily Ann, now a teenager, dreams of finding acceptance and respectability by becoming a movie star. Desperate for attention, Emily uses her sexual allure to win dates.
- John Cromwell, Charles H. Mcguire
- Kim Stanley
Movie Info Synopsis As a child, she was Emily Ann, a poor girl in the South with no friends and an ineffective mother. But as an adult, she's Rita Shawn (Kim...
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- Kim Stanley
- John Cromwell
- Drama
Kim Stanley stars as a poor aspiring actress who marries a jealous athlete and becomes a Hollywood star. The film explores her struggles with fame, sex and identity, and features Patty Duke as a young Kim Stanley.
The Goddess (1958) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
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- 104 min
