Sylvia
“Carroll Baker is the Fury. George Maharis is the Force. Sylvia is the Explosion!”
Synopsis
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-12-13
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Carroll Baker
Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle)
George Maharis
Alan Macklin
Joanne Dru
Jane (Bronson) Phillips
Peter Lawford
Frederic Summers
Viveca Lindfors
Irma Olanski
Edmond O'Brien
Oscar Stewart
Aldo Ray
Jonas Karoki
Ann Sothern
Mrs. Argona / Grace Argona
Lloyd Bochner
Bruce Stamford III
Paul Gilbert
Lola Diamond
Jay Novello
Father Gonzales
Nancy Kovack
Big Shirley
Gene Lyons
Gavin Cullen
Anthony Caruso
Wilbur (aka "Muscles")
Alan Carney
Gus
Shirley O'Hara
Mrs. Karoki
Ricky Allen
Herbert, the Boy in the Library (uncredited)
Val Avery
Pudgey Smith (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm, Howard Fast
- Original Score
- David Raksin
- Original Title
- Sylvia
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Martin Poll Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Sydney Boehm, Howard Fast
David Raksin
Joseph Ruttenberg
Frank Bracht
Martin Poll
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Howard Fast
Screenplay
Frank Bracht
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Martin Poll
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
David Raksin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sylvia
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What is Sylvia about?
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
Who directed Sylvia?
Sylvia was directed by Gordon Douglas.
Who stars in Sylvia?
The principal cast of Sylvia includes Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru, Peter Lawford, Viveca Lindfors.
When was Sylvia released and how long is it?
Sylvia was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Sylvia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sylvia was composed by David Raksin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sylvia?
Sylvia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).