Peyton Place

1957
Approved
2h 37m

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

6.8K

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Crime Drama Mystery Romance

A peaceful New England town hides secrets and scandals.A peaceful New England town hides secrets and scandals.A peaceful New England town hides secrets and scandals.

Director
- Mark Robson
Writers
- John Michael Hayes
- Grace Metalious
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

IMDb RATING

7.2/10

6.8K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Mark Robson
Writers
- John Michael Hayes
- Grace Metalious
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 9 Oscars
- 2 wins & 17 nominations total

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Trivia
Some of the shots of the New England fall were shot for The Trouble with Harry (1955).

Goofs
All of the women's hair styles and clothing are strictly 1957, not 1941.

Quotes
Mr. Harrington: This job starts at 3,000 a year.
Michael Rossi: Then we're all wasting our time. That's only $5 a week more than I was making as a teacher, Mr. Harrington
Mr. Harrington: But this offers you security -- a long term contract.
Michael Rossi: Guaranteed poverty is not security.

Alternate versions
(Spoiler) Originally premiered at 162 minutes. Cut by 5 minutes, shortly after premiere, reputedly in the scene involving the murder of Arthur Kennedy's character.

Connections
Featured in Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years (1997)

Soundtracks
Wonderful Season of Love (Theme from Peyton Place)
(uncredited)
Music by Franz Waxman
Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
[Sung by chorus over closing credits]

Calling this film a "soap opera" is complete miscomprehension

A sheer number of society issues this film covered is staggering, and it was done in warm and kind way, with great scenario and good performances from the actors. The only sad thing is that most of the themes they covered are still taboo and unresolved in 2020. Really enjoyable film, glad I had the chance to watch it!