Workingclass philadelphia teen kitty foyle ginger rogers dreams of life in the citys fashionable society circles, but when she impulsively weds her former boss, wealthy wyn strafford dennis. This proves how facile chris morley can be, for this is a far cry from everything he has done, whether whimsy, humor or intellectualized satire. Philadelphia working girl ginger rogers handles tragedy and suitors dennis morgan, james craig. Leading the fine supporting cast is thelma ritter, who shines in a hilarious turn as a dumbbunny juror who cant decide if the defendant is guilty or. But the character of kitty makes me want to scream. Shortly thereafter his parents moved to grand junction, the largest town on colorados western slope.
Kitty foyle, subtitled the natural history of a woman, is a 1940 film starring ginger rogers, dennis morgan, and james craig, which is based on christopher morleys 1939 bestseller also titled kitty foyle. The bold publication became so successful that it spawned a film of the same title in 1940, which also became a blockbuster hit. Once and a while, when im fixing in front of the glass i give myself a wink, i can catch just a. Overly melodramatic, the film has aged rather poorly despite rogers oscarwinning performance and seems rather unfeminist today. Kitty, a workingclass girl, endures the rejection of philadelphia society, makes her own way as a single woman, and ultimately chooses between an unmarried arrangement with main line scion wynnewood strafford vi or marriage to a struggling physician. The film s best scene is the opening montage of the american womans progress once she enters the workplace an uncredited heather angel is the central. Kitty foyle, dvd, full frame, manufactured on demand, dolby, mono sound, dramaclassics, 883316860205. Kitty foyle full frame, manufactured on demand, dolby. Sometimes he used to sneak a slug of whiskey in the forenoon, against doctors orders. Overview of kitty foyle, 1940, directed by sam wood, with ginger rogers, dennis morgan, james craig, at turner classic movies.
This is primarily the story of a shanty irish girl, how she was born, bred, and put through. Christopher morley irishamerican girl struggles to make a better life for herself in a philadelphia industrial district. The sentimental soap opera, which was based on christopher morleys best seller, centres on a workingclass girl ginger rogers who must choose between her wealthy boss and an idealistic doctor. Kitty foyle, subtitled the natural history of a woman, is a 1940 film starring ginger rogers, dennis morgan, and james craig, which is based on christopher. Kitty foyle is a 1939 american novel by christopher morley. Dalton trumbo was born in montrose, colorado in 1905. Kitty, clearly in need of mothering, seems to be on her way to a productive life when she falls for a guy who is.
It is a delight to see this versatile actress go from joy to real misery, then back again. She next appeared in the 1941 garson kanin comedy tom, dick and harry. Kitty foyle is a 1940 romantic drama directed by sam wood and starring ginger rogers in the title role kitty foyle is a whitecollar office worker in new york who is about to get married to her boyfriend, handsome doctor mark elsen. Ginger rogers won the academy award for best actress for her portrayal of kitty foyle, and the dress she wore in the film became a new dress style, known as a kitty foyle dress. She has had two serious relationships, one associated with each city and each man with who she falls in love but in vastly different ways. Based on christopher morleys story of an american girl, the film, told in flashback, relates the progress of workinggirl kitty foyle ginger. The stars of kitty foyle, the film that earned rogers a 1940 best actress oscar, show they still have plenty of screen chemistry in this engaging blend of romance, comedy and courtroom thriller. Most of gingers films up to this point had been musicals, mostly with fred astaire. A white collar worker from a blue collar family, kitty foyle has spent her so far short adult life in her hometown of philadelphia or new york city. On a snowy eve, kitty foyle, an executive at delphine detailles fashion house, is confronted with a choice that will change the course of her life. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The first is the lux radio theater broadcast from may 5, 1941 59m. In 1940, rogers starred as the titular kitty foyle, winning an academy award for her performance. What i like about this daylight saving, you dont have to wait so long for a drink.
A hardworking, whitecollar girl from a middleclass family meets and falls in love with a young socialite, but she soon clashes with his family. Ginger rogers biography, movie highlights and photos. Central to the story is protagonist kittys affair with. The most astonishing thing about kitty foyle is that it was written by a man. Kitty foyle dvd hillsborough county public library. Dalton trumbo about dalton trumbo american masters pbs. His 1939 novel, kitty foyle is regarded as his literary masterpiece, which became a bestseller in the year of its release, selling over one million copies. Rogers first performed with astaire in flying down to rio 1933, and their.
With ginger rogers, dennis morgan, james craig, eduardo ciannelli. A bestseller in 1939 and 1940, it was adapted as a popular 1940 film. Kitty foyle rogers is a hardworking, whitecollar woman hopelessly in love with wealthy banking heir, wynn strafford morgan. This closely resembles the film, though it does condense some rather nice scenes and eliminate others entirely. Kitty foyle by christopher morley, 1940 online research. All in all, a high quality movie well performed by a talented cast. Kitty foyle known for light comedies and her partnership with fred astaire, ginger rogers stepped off the dance floor and into 1940s oscar spotlight with her best actress turn as kitty, an indomitable workingclass girl who endures the rejection of philadelphia society, makes her own way as a single woman and ultimately chooses between an unmarried arrangement with main. A story of impossible love between the headstrong girl from the wrong side of the tracks, and her society lover. Kitty foyle is a brilliant romantic movie drama made in 1940, directed by sam wood and.
And dont be too reliant on the catalogue description, that this story of kitty foyle is symptomatic of an era in the anne vickers school. The novel tells of a whitecollar girl who falls in love with a young socialite, despite the objections of his family. However, their relationship never comes together at the right time. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Kitty foyle was the only oscar win for ginger rogers, why, ill never know as she was a fine actress and starred in a good few worth the same accolade. Kitty foyle 2008 stream and watch online moviefone. A bestseller in 1939 and 1940, it was adapted as a popular 1940 film, and was republished during wwii as an armed services edition the novel tells of a whitecollar girl who falls in love with a young socialite, despite the objections of his family. The natural history of a woman is een film uit 1940 onder regie van. Kitty foyle studio one drama old time radio downloads. After starring opposite henry fonda in an episode of tales of manhattan, she signed a threepicture deal with paramount expressly to star in the 1944 musical hit lady in the dark. Kitty foyle 1940 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. A bestseller in 1939 and 1940, it was adapted as a popular 1940 film, and was republished during wwii as an armed services edition.
Ginger rogers stepped off the dance floor and into 1940s oscar spotlight with her best actress turn as kitty, an. Based on christopher morleys story of an american girl, the film, told in flashback, relates the progress of workinggirl kitty foyle ginger rogers as she pursues her cinderella dreams. Still, its an odd and unique testament to 1940s zeitgeist, a period of hope and despair, both of which are reflected in ms. Released june 23rd, 2008, kitty foyle stars ginger rogers, dennis morgan, james craig, eduardo ciannelli the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 48 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Next is a pair of radio productions of kitty foyle. Workingclass philadelphia teen kitty foyle ginger rogers dreams of life in the citys fashionable society circles, but when she impulsively weds her former boss, wealthy wyn strafford dennis morgan, his family disapproval is too severe for the young couple to. Kitty foyle 1940 sam wood synopsis, characteristics. Kitty foyle, a hardworking whitecollar girl from a philadelphia, pennsylvania low, middleclass family, meets and falls in love with young socialite wyn strafford but his family is against her. Easy to read, fairly smooth moving, and a window into the 1930s, the book is an interesting read.
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