| Description |
1 videodisc (126 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD; Region 1; Dolby digital mono; widescreen presentation preserving the 1.85:1 aspect ratio of its original theatrical exhibition, enhanced for widescreen televisions. |
| Note |
Budd Schulberg's "A face in the crowd" [based on his story "The Arkansas Traveler"]. |
| Cast |
Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Anthony Franciosa, Walter Matthau, Lee Remick, Percy Waram, Paul McGrath, Rod Brasfield, Marshal Nielan, Alexander Kirkland, Charles Irving, Howard Smith, Kay Medford, Big Jeff Bess, Henry Sharp. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Harry Stradling, Gayne Rescher ; songs by Tom Glazer and Budd Schulberg ; score composed by Tom Glazer ; editor, Gene Milford ; art directors, Richard Sylbert, Paul Sylbert ; costume designer, Anna Hill Johnstone. |
| Note |
Originally produced as an American motion picture in 1957. |
| Audience |
MPAA Rating: Not rated. |
| Summary |
Larry Rhodes is a hobo with a powerful personality and a mean streak as wide as the Mississippi River. He is 'discovered' by Marcia Jeffries, who christens him "Lonesome" Rhodes, and makes him the star of her morning radio show, "A Face in the Crowd." Listeners are enthralled by his down-home, folksy charm, and after developing a large following, Rhodes begins a journey to national fame and TV stardom. A powerful business tycoon realizes that he can use Rhodes's popularity to change the course of a national election in his favor--provided that he can keep the star from self-destructing under the weight of his own megalomania, narcissism, and contempt for his audience. Marcia's journey, by contrast, is a long and painful one. From a rather innocent young woman to betrayed loyal ally who recognizes the monster she has helped to create and knows she must destroy, she finally reaches her limit and rejects his emotional blackmail. |
| Contents |
Credits -- Face in the crowd -- Lonesome Rhodes -- One-day trial offer -- Housewives' heartthrob -- To the dogs -- Getting the idea -- TV debut -- Potent pitchman -- His own man -- In Marcia's door -- In Vita Jex's door -- Moving merchandise -- Mass persuasion -- Don't hurt me -- Mrs. Rhodes -- Deeply involved -- Betty Lou Fleckum -- Another bride -- Heart problems -- Marcia's cut -- Coaching Sen. Fuller -- I'm a force -- Book on Lonesome -- In bed with Joey -- My flock of sheep -- Whole show -- Grabbing control -- All the way down -- Get out of everybody's life -- Face to face -- Whatever happened to him? |
| Note |
Special features: Facing the Past [featurette] (29 min.); Theatrical trailer (2 min.). |
| Language |
In English with optional subtitles in English, French, or Spanish; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Entertainers -- Drama.
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Humorists, American -- Drama.
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Manipulative behavior -- Drama.
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Television personalities -- Drama.
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Political corruption -- Drama.
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Legislators -- United States -- Elections -- Drama.
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Arkansas -- Drama.
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New York (N.Y.) -- Drama.
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Schulberg, Budd -- Film adaptations.
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| Genre/Form |
Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Film adaptations.
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Melodrama, American.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Kazan, Elia. Director.
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Schulberg, Budd. Screenwriter. Author.
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Griffith, Andy, 1926-2012. Actor.
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Neal, Patricia, 1926-2010. Actor.
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Franciosa, Anthony, 1928-2006. Actor.
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Matthau, Walter. Actor.
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Remick, Lee. Actor.
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Waram, Percy, 1881-1961. Actor.
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McGrath, Paul, 1904-1978. Actor.
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Brasfield, Rod. Actor.
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Nielan, Marshal. Actor.
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Kirkland, Alexander. Actor.
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Irving, Charles, 1912-1981. Actor.
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Smith, Howard, 1893-1968. Actor.
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Medford, Kay. Actor.
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Glazer, Tom. Composer.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1923-1967)
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Newtown Productions.
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0790792133 |
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9780790792132 |
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1419809377 set |
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9781419809378 set |
| Standard No. |
085393352622 |
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012569701793 (set) |
| Music No. |
33526 Warner Home Video |
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70179 Warner Home Video (set) |
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