Genevieve Overview:

Genevieve (1953) was a Comedy Film directed by Henry Cornelius and produced by Henry Cornelius and Earl St. John.

Academy Awards 1954 --- Ceremony Number 27 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Music - ScoringLarry AdlerNominated
Best WritingWilliam RoseNominated
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Classic Conversations: TCM?s Genevieve McGillicuddy Previews This Week?s 15th Classic Film Festival

By Danny Miller on Apr 15, 2024 From Classic Movie Hub Blog

I am counting the seconds until this Thursday when TCM?s Classic Film Festival begins in Hollywood.??The annual festival is sheer nirvana for classic movie fans. Over the years we’ve gotten to see so many amazing movies and people at the four-day festival. The list of special guests who have r... Read full article


The Double Life of Mrs. Courtland: Genevieve Bujold in Obsession

By Virginie Pronovost on Oct 1, 2016 From The Wonderful World of Cinema

When Christina Wehner ?and Ruth from Silver Screenings announced their Dual Roles Blogathon, it was not long after I had seen Brian de Palma’s Obsession for the first time so, this film?had to be my choice for the event. The ladies’s blogathon celebrates movies where one actor plays... Read full article


Catherine Deneuve as Genevi?ve Emery

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 17, 2016 From 4 Star Films

I still maintain Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly are my two favorite actresses respectively. That started early on thanks to films like Roman Holiday and Rear Window and quickly blossomed even more following subsequent film viewings. But it’s important to note that both of these actresses came ... Read full article


Catherine Deneuve as Genevi?ve Emery

By 4 Star Film Fan on Jun 17, 2016 From 4 Star Films

I still maintain Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly are my two favorite actresses respectively. That started early on thanks to films like Roman Holiday and Rear Window and quickly blossomed even more following subsequent film viewings. But it’s important to note that both of these actresses came ... Read full article


TCM Classic Film Festival 2014 - Press Conference with Charles Tabesh and Genevieve McGillicuddy

By Raquel Stecher on Apr 24, 2014 From Out of the Past - A Classic Film Blog

“The audience that comes to the festival is a wonderful snapshot of who watches the network. It really represents the diversity of all backgrounds, all ages that love classic film.” - McGillicuddy Here are some highlights from the press conference with Charles Tabesh and Genevieve Mc... Read full article


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Quotes from

Wendy McKim: This is the end! Making a public spectacle of yourselves. I couldn't have believed you could have behaved like this, either of you. Just hauling like brooligans.
Ambrose Claverhouse: Hauling like brooligans!


Ambrose Claverhouse: Well, frankly children, this is beyond me!


Ambrose Claverhouse: Combining the London-to-Brighton run with a really beautiful emotional experience.


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Facts about

Claire Bloom was first choice for the role of Wendy but was unavailable.
Ambrose's quotation "From the East to western Ind / No jewel is like Rosalind" is taken from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'.
According to Dinah Sheridan interviewed in 'Sixty Voices' edited by Brian McFarlane and published by the BFI, in addition to Claire Bloom, Guy Middleton was wanted for the Kenneth More part and Dirk Bogarde for the John Gregson role. She added 'I can't remember who they wanted instead of Kay Kendall'.
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