Return to Peyton Place
Synopsis
Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Allison MacKenzie's controversial first novel. A sequel to the hit 1957 film.
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Return To Peyton Place
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-30
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Carol Lynley
Allison MacKenzie
Jeff Chandler
Lewis Jackman
Eleanor Parker
Connie Rossi
Mary Astor
Roberta Carter
Robert Sterling
Mike Rossi
Luciana Paluzzi
Raffaella Carter
Brett Halsey
Ted Carter
Gunnar Hellström
Nils
Tuesday Weld
Selena Cross
Max Showalter
Nick Parker (uncredited)
Bob Crane
Peter White (uncredited)
Wilton Graff
Dr. Fowkles (uncredited)
Jennifer Howard
Diane Jackman (uncredited)
Hari Rhodes
Arthur (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Woman at Town Meeting (uncredited)
Jack Carr
Mr. Johnson (uncredited)
Warren Parker
Lupus Wolf (uncredited)
George Boyce
Townsman at Meeting (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Ferrer
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Alexander
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Return to Peyton Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Wald Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Ferrer
Ronald Alexander, Grace Metalious
Franz Waxman
Charles G. Clarke
David Bretherton
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
José Ferrer
Director
Ronald Alexander
Screenplay
Jerry Wald
Producer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Charles G. Clarke
Director of Photography
David Bretherton
Editor
Donfeld
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What is Return to Peyton Place about?
Residents of the small town of Peyton Place aren't pleased when they realize they're the characters in local writer Allison MacKenzie's controversial first novel. A sequel to the hit 1957 film.
Who directed Return to Peyton Place?
Return to Peyton Place was directed by José Ferrer.
Who stars in Return to Peyton Place?
The principal cast of Return to Peyton Place includes Carol Lynley, Jeff Chandler, Eleanor Parker, Mary Astor, Robert Sterling.
When was Return to Peyton Place released and how long is it?
Return to Peyton Place was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Return to Peyton Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Return to Peyton Place was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Return to Peyton Place based on a book or true story?
Return to Peyton Place is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Grace Metalious".