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English. The Member of the Wedding is a 1952 American film noir drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Ethel Waters, Julie Harris, and Brandon De Wilde. The story, based on Carson McCullers ' 1946 novel of the same name, is set in a small town in the Southern United States.
- December 25, 1952
- Stanley Kramer
The Member of the Wedding: Directed by Fred Zinnemann. With Ethel Waters, Julie Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Arthur Franz. Her older brother's wedding forces preteen tomboy Frankie to face her own immaturity.
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- Drama, Family
- Fred Zinnemann
- 1953-08-13
Film Details. Awards. Articles & Reviews. Notes. Brief Synopsis. When her brother marries, a 12-year-old girl faces the awkward pains of adolescence. Cast & Crew. Read More. Fred Zinnemann. Director. Ethel Waters. Berenice Sadie Brown. Julie Harris. Frances "Frankie" Addams. Brandon De Wilde. John Henry. Arthur Franz. Jarvis Addams. Nancy Gates.
- Fred Zinnemann
- Ethel Waters
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Director: Fred Zinnemann. Producer: Stanley Kramer. Writer: Carson McCullers, Edna Anhalt, Edward Anhalt. Release Date (Theaters): Dec 30, 1952 original. Runtime: 1h 31m. Distributor: Columbia...
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- Ethel Waters
- Fred Zinnemann
- Stanley Kramer Company
Plot. The novel takes place over a few days in late August. It tells the story of 12-year-old tomboy Frankie Addams, who feels disconnected from the world; in her words, an "unjoined person." Frankie's mother died when she was born, and her father is a distant, uncomprehending figure.
- Carson McCullers
- United States
- 1946
- Isaac Haft
The Member of the Wedding tells the story of 12-year-old tomboy Frankie Addams, who feels disconnected from the world; in her words, an "unjoined person." Frankie's mother died when she was born, and her father is a distant, uncomprehending figure. Her closest companions are the family's African American maid, Berenice Sadie Brown, and her six ...
Summaries. Her older brother's wedding forces preteen tomboy Frankie to face her own immaturity. In a small Georgia town, 12-year-old tomboy Frankie Addams feels unconnected to the world. Her unconventional views for a 12-year-old girl make her an outcast among her peers, which she blames for her situation.