If You Knew Elizabeth
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Synopsis
The life and complex relationships of ambitious college professor Walter Hubbard and the titular character, Elizabeth Owen, exploring the deeply intertwined personal and professional conflicts he faces, and how Elizabeth's presence and their history together reshape his trajectory.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Tad Mosel, Russell Garcia
- Original Title
- If You Knew Elizabeth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Tad Mosel, Russell Garcia
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Tad Mosel
Writer
Martin Manulis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About If You Knew Elizabeth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is If You Knew Elizabeth about?
The life and complex relationships of ambitious college professor Walter Hubbard and the titular character, Elizabeth Owen, exploring the deeply intertwined personal and professional conflicts he faces, and how Elizabeth's presence and their history together reshape his trajectory.
Who directed If You Knew Elizabeth?
If You Knew Elizabeth was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in If You Knew Elizabeth?
The principal cast of If You Knew Elizabeth includes Claire Trevor, Gary Merrill, Natalie Schafer, Joi Lansing, Ernest Truex.
When was If You Knew Elizabeth released and how long is it?
If You Knew Elizabeth was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.