The Best Picture of 1955 is…..”Marty.” This is the story of a thirty-something man who finally finds a girl friend he really likes but she gets the thumbs down from his family and friends. Marty must decide between family and friend’s approval or a shot at romance. First time director Delbert Mann put together a fine drama with good character development from a superior screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.
Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair deliver strong performances in this tasteful and low-key black-and-white drama. Co-stars include Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell, Karen Steele, Jerry Paris, and Frank Sutton in an uncredited small part. Sutton would later go on to fame as Sgt. Carter on the CBS sitcom “Gomer Pyle U. S. M. C.” (1964-1969).
“Marty” was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Borgnine), and Best Screenplay. “Marty” was popular in theatrical release for produce Harold Hecht, Hecht-Lancaster Productions, Steven Productions, and United Artists.
Marty (1955)
cinema
My Review
The Best Picture of 1955 is…..”Marty.” This is the story of a thirty-something man who finally finds a girl friend he really likes but she gets the thumbs down from his family and friends. Marty must decide between family and friend’s approval or a shot at romance. First time director Delbert Mann put together a fine drama with good character development from a superior screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.
Ernest Borgnine and Betsy Blair deliver strong performances in this tasteful and low-key black-and-white drama. Co-stars include Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli, Joe Mantell, Karen Steele, Jerry Paris, and Frank Sutton in an uncredited small part. Sutton would later go on to fame as Sgt. Carter on the CBS sitcom “Gomer Pyle U. S. M. C.” (1964-1969).
“Marty” was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning four: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Borgnine), and Best Screenplay. “Marty” was popular in theatrical release for produce Harold Hecht, Hecht-Lancaster Productions, Steven Productions, and United Artists.