Two Loves
“So busy with her children... She didn't have time to get married!”
Synopsis
American-born Anna Vorontosov teaches school in a remote, primitive section of northern New Zealand. Her experimental teaching methods have won her the love and affection of her pupils and their parents and the admiration of the unhappily married school inspector, Abercrombie. Her personal life, however, is less secure; frightened of love and sexually inhibited, she has always been aloof with men. Eager to break down this barrier is Englishman Paul Lathrope, a somewhat irrational and immature fellow teacher who aspires to be a singer. Though Anna is attracted to him, she refuses to submit to his advances.
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Shirley MacLaine
Anna Vorontosov
Laurence Harvey
Paul Lathrope
Jack Hawkins
William W.J. Abercrombie
Nobu McCarthy
Whareparita
Ronald Long
Headmaster Reardon
Norah Howard
Mrs. Cutter
Juano Hernández
Chief Rauhuia
Edmund Vargas
Matawhero (uncredited)
Neil Woodward
Mark Cutter (uncredited)
Lisa Sitjar
Hinewaka (uncredited)
Alan Roberts
Seven (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Walters
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Maddow
- Original Score
- Bronislau Kaper
- Original Title
- Two Loves
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Julian Blaustein Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Walters
Ben Maddow, Sylvia Ashton-Warner
Bronislau Kaper
Joseph Ruttenberg
Fredric Steinkamp
Julian Blaustein
Department Leadership Roster
Fredric Steinkamp
Editor
Bronislau Kaper
Original Music Composer
Helen Rose
Costume Design
Charles Walters
Director
Ben Maddow
Screenplay
Julian Blaustein
Producer
Joseph Ruttenberg
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Loves
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What is Two Loves about?
American-born Anna Vorontosov teaches school in a remote, primitive section of northern New Zealand. Her experimental teaching methods have won her the love and affection of her pupils and their parents and the admiration of the unhappily married school inspector, Abercrombie. Her personal life, however, is less secure; frightened of love and sexually inhibited, she has always been aloof with men. Eager to break down this barrier is Englishman Paul Lathrope, a somewhat irrational and immature fellow teacher who aspires to be a singer. Though Anna is attracted to him, she refuses to submit to his advances.
Who directed Two Loves?
Two Loves was directed by Charles Walters.
Who stars in Two Loves?
The principal cast of Two Loves includes Shirley MacLaine, Laurence Harvey, Jack Hawkins, Nobu McCarthy, Ronald Long.
When was Two Loves released and how long is it?
Two Loves was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Two Loves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Loves was composed by Bronislau Kaper.
Is Two Loves based on a book or true story?
Two Loves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sylvia Ashton-Warner".