Toys in the Attic
“Toys in the Attic Plays With Fire!”
Synopsis
Julian Berniers returns from Illinois with his young bride Lily Prine to the family in New Orleans. His spinster sisters Carrie and Anna welcome the couple, who arrive with expensive gifts. The sisters hope Julian will help with their expenses, and he tells them that while his profitable factory went out of business, he did manage to save money. It turns out that Julian pulled off a real estate scam and took off with the money. Carrie is obsessed with her brother. Her jealousy of Lily pushes her to discover the shady land deal for herself and she does everything she can to wreck their marriage.
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GERALDINE PAGE TOYS IN THE ATTIC
Type: Clip • Published 2012-10-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Roy Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Lillian Hellman, James Poe
- Original Score
- George Duning
- Original Title
- Toys in the Attic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Meadway-Claude Productions Company, The Mirisch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Roy Hill
Lillian Hellman, James Poe
George Duning
Joseph F. Biroc
Stuart Gilmore
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
George Roy Hill
Director
James Poe
Writer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
George Duning
Original Music Composer
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What is Toys in the Attic about?
Julian Berniers returns from Illinois with his young bride Lily Prine to the family in New Orleans. His spinster sisters Carrie and Anna welcome the couple, who arrive with expensive gifts. The sisters hope Julian will help with their expenses, and he tells them that while his profitable factory went out of business, he did manage to save money. It turns out that Julian pulled off a real estate scam and took off with the money. Carrie is obsessed with her brother. Her jealousy of Lily pushes her to discover the shady land deal for herself and she does everything she can to wreck their marriage.
Who directed Toys in the Attic?
Toys in the Attic was directed by George Roy Hill.
Who stars in Toys in the Attic?
The principal cast of Toys in the Attic includes Dean Martin, Geraldine Page, Yvette Mimieux, Wendy Hiller, Gene Tierney.
When was Toys in the Attic released and how long is it?
Toys in the Attic was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Toys in the Attic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Toys in the Attic was composed by George Duning.