The Playroom
Synopsis
Three siblings return home when their mother wins a "Mother of the Year" award from a magazine.
Top Cast
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Charles Drake
George Rutherford
Mildred Dunnock
Mrs. Millie Rutherford
Marilyn Erskine
Katherine Rutherford
Nina Foch
Mrs. Dorothy Kelly
Florida Friebus
Woman Reporter
Dennis King Jr.
Clerk
Therese Lyon
Messenger
Nora Marlowe
Mrs. Beal
Lewis Martin
Toastmaster
Julia Meade
Patricia Neal
Margaret Flood
Tony Randall
Kenneth Rutherford
Robert C. Ruark
Mike Todd
Self - Host
Doak Walker
Harry Baum
Minor Role (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Franklin J. Schaffner
- Screenplay & Story
- Tad Mosel
- Original Title
- The Playroom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Franklin J. Schaffner
Tad Mosel
Martin Manulis
Department Leadership Roster
Franklin J. Schaffner
Director
Tad Mosel
Writer
Martin Manulis
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Playroom
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Playroom about?
Three siblings return home when their mother wins a "Mother of the Year" award from a magazine.
Who directed The Playroom?
The Playroom was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Who stars in The Playroom?
The principal cast of The Playroom includes Charles Drake, Mildred Dunnock, Marilyn Erskine, Nina Foch, Florida Friebus.
When was The Playroom released and how long is it?
The Playroom was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.