Career (1959) | |
| Director(s) | Joseph Anthony |
| Producer(s) | Paul Nathan (associate), Hal B. Wallis |
| Top Genres | Drama |
| Top Topics | |
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Career (1959) was a Drama - Black-and-white Film directed by Joseph Anthony and produced by Hal B. Wallis and Paul Nathan.
SYNOPSIS
The standard backstage saga of a midwestern boy and his rocky road to the Broadway boards gets a treatment that carries more than the usual ring of truth. Adapted by James Lee from his off-Broadway play.
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Academy Awards 1959 --- Ceremony Number 32 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Walter Tyler; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams | Nominated |
| Best Cinematography | Joseph LaShelle | Nominated |
| Best Costume Design | Edith Head | Nominated |
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Carolyn Jones was originally cast as "Sharon Kensington" but switched roles with Shirley MacLaine in order to play Shirley Drake because she wanted the less flamboyant role.
The film-within-a-film is titled "War Devils".
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