The Late George Apley
“Stop apologizing for sex, George Apley...you didn't invent it!”
Synopsis
Bostonites George and Catherine Apley live a proper life in a social circle. However, their daughter Eleanor's love for Howard Boulton and their son John's union with Myrtle threatens their home.
Top Cast
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Ronald Colman
George Apley
Peggy Cummins
Eleanor 'Ellie' Apley
Vanessa Brown
Agnes Willing
Mildred Natwick
Amelia Newcombe
Richard Haydn
Horatio Willing
Nydia Westman
Jane Willing
Percy Waram
Roger Newcombe
Richard Ney
John Apley
Edna Best
Catherine Apley
Charles Russell
Howard Boulder
Paul Harvey
Julian H. Dole
Kathleen Howard
Margaret
Francis Pierlot
Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- The Late George Apley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Philip Dunne, George S. Kaufman, John P. Marquand
Cyril J. Mockridge
Joseph LaShelle
James B. Clark
Fred Kohlmar
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Fred Kohlmar
Producer
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
René Hubert
Costume Design
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Late George Apley
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What is The Late George Apley about?
Bostonites George and Catherine Apley live a proper life in a social circle. However, their daughter Eleanor's love for Howard Boulton and their son John's union with Myrtle threatens their home.
Who directed The Late George Apley?
The Late George Apley was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in The Late George Apley?
The principal cast of The Late George Apley includes Ronald Colman, Peggy Cummins, Vanessa Brown, Mildred Natwick, Richard Haydn.
When was The Late George Apley released and how long is it?
The Late George Apley was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Late George Apley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Late George Apley was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is The Late George Apley based on a book or true story?
The Late George Apley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John P. Marquand".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Late George Apley?
The Late George Apley holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).