The Affairs of Susan
“She's so romantic she drives four men frantic!”
Synopsis
Susan is about to be married, but the wedding may get called off after her fiancé summons three former beaus. Each reveals a different portrait of Susan: one describes her as a naive country girl who reluctantly becomes an actress, another paints a picture of a gay party girl and and the third describes a serious intellectual.
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The Affairs of Susan (1945)
Type: Featurette • Published 2016-03-01
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Joan Fontaine
Susan Darell
George Brent
Roger Berton
Dennis O'Keefe
Bill Anthony
Don DeFore
Mike Ward
Rita Johnson
Mona Kent
Walter Abel
Richard Aiken
Byron Barr
Chick
Mary Field
Nancy
Francis Pierlot
Uncle Jemmy
Lewis L. Russell
Mr. Cusp
Grace Albertson
Secretary (uncredited)
Natalie Draper
Girl at Bright Dollar (uncredited)
Frank Faylen
Brooklyn Boy (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest (uncredited)
Vera Marshe
Brooklyn Girl (uncredited)
Ralph Brooks
Messenger Boy (uncredited)
Douglas Carter
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
James Conaty
Party Guest (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 8, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Monroe, Richard Flournoy, László Görög
- Original Score
- Friedrich Hollaender
- Original Title
- The Affairs of Susan
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Hal Wallis Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Thomas Monroe, Richard Flournoy, László Görög
Friedrich Hollaender
David Abel
Eda Warren
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
Friedrich Hollaender
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Thomas Monroe
Screenplay
William A. Seiter
Director
Eda Warren
Editor
Richard Flournoy
Screenplay
David Abel
Director of Photography
László Görög
Screenplay
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
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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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What is The Affairs of Susan about?
Susan is about to be married, but the wedding may get called off after her fiancé summons three former beaus. Each reveals a different portrait of Susan: one describes her as a naive country girl who reluctantly becomes an actress, another paints a picture of a gay party girl and and the third describes a serious intellectual.
Who directed The Affairs of Susan?
The Affairs of Susan was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in The Affairs of Susan?
The principal cast of The Affairs of Susan includes Joan Fontaine, George Brent, Dennis O'Keefe, Don DeFore, Rita Johnson.
When was The Affairs of Susan released and how long is it?
The Affairs of Susan was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Affairs of Susan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Affairs of Susan was composed by Friedrich Hollaender.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Affairs of Susan?
The Affairs of Susan holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).