Rain (1932) | |
| Director(s) | Lewis Milestone (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | Lewis Milestone, Joseph M. Schenck (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Book-Based, Pre-Code Cinema |
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Rain (1932) was a Drama - Black-and-white Film directed by Lewis Milestone and produced by Lewis Milestone and Joseph M. Schenck.
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Rain (1932): Joan Crawford and Walter Huston
By 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 17, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsRain finds its origins in a short story by W. Somerset Maugham, and it was also preceded by a picture starring Gloria Swanson titled Sadie Thompson. She is indeed the central character of this adaptation as well, although the title of this version focuses in on the dreary poeticism. It’s true ... Read full article
Singin’ in the Rain (1952) Lockdown Edition
By Beatrice on Apr 14, 2020 From Flickers in TimeI rarely post about films I have already reviewed for this blog. ?But I’m keeping a record of what helped me keep sane during Lockdown. ?You can find my full review here. Also I wanted to post this picture, which encapsulates joy, love and hope under adverse circumstances. As a bonus, let Gen... Read full article
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
By Andrew Wickliffe on May 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonRain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson?s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph?s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story?s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham?s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does follow... Read full article
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
By Andrew Wickliffe on May 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonRain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson?s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph?s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story?s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham?s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does follow... Read full article
Rain (1932, Lewis Milestone)
on May 10, 2019 From The Stop ButtonRain is an adaptation of an adaptation. Maxwell Anderson?s script is based on John Colton and Clemence Randolph?s stage script of a Somerset Maugham story. The story?s from 1921, the play first ran in 1922, Rain is from 1932. Maugham?s story is a first-person account, the play is not but does follow... Read full article
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Quotes from
Sadie Thompson: You men! You're all alike... PIGS! I wouldn't trust any of you!
Dr. Robert MacPhail: I've no doubt you've a sufficiently good opinion of yourself to bear mine with equanimity.
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Facts about
The characters of "Sadie Thompson" and the preacher were spoofed several times by Sonny and Cher on their TV series "The Sonny And Cher Comedy Hour" (1971-1974) in a recurring skit called "The Vamps."
The play. "Rain," opened on Broadway in New York City, New York, USA on 7 November 1922 and closed in June 1923 after 256 performances. The opening night cast included Jeanne Eagels as Sadie Thompson. A revival in 1924 (also with Eagels) ran for 648 performances. There was also another revival in 1935 with Tallulah Bankhead as Sadie.
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