Centennial Summer
“The greatest celebration the screen has ever seen!”
Synopsis
In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.
Top Cast
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Jeanne Crain
Julia Rogers
Cornel Wilde
Philippe Lascalles
Linda Darnell
Edith Rogers
William Eythe
Ben Phelps
Walter Brennan
Jesse Rogers
Constance Bennett
Zenia Lascalles
Dorothy Gish
Mrs. Rogers
Barbara Whiting
Susanna Rogers
Kathleen Howard
Deborah
Buddy Swan
Dudley Rogers
Paul Everton
Senator (uncredited)
Avon Long
Specialty
Charles Dingle
J.P. Snodgrass
Larry Stevens
Richard Lewis Esq
Winifred Harris
Governor's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Otto Preminger
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kanin, Albert E. Idell
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Centennial Summer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Otto Preminger
Michael Kanin, Albert E. Idell
Alfred Newman
Ernest Palmer
Harry Reynolds
Darryl F. Zanuck, Otto Preminger
Department Leadership Roster
Otto Preminger
Director
Michael Kanin
Writer
René Hubert
Costume Design
Otto Preminger
Producer
Harry Reynolds
Editor
Ernest Palmer
Director of Photography
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Centennial Summer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Centennial Summer about?
In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.
Who directed Centennial Summer?
Centennial Summer was directed by Otto Preminger.
Who stars in Centennial Summer?
The principal cast of Centennial Summer includes Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell, William Eythe, Walter Brennan.
When was Centennial Summer released and how long is it?
Centennial Summer was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Centennial Summer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Centennial Summer was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Centennial Summer based on a book or true story?
Centennial Summer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Albert E. Idell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Centennial Summer?
Centennial Summer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).