Burning Bright
Synopsis
In this acclaimed production of John Steinbeck's classic morality tale, award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst stars as Mordeen, a wife driven to desperate measures to give her aging circus performer husband a child. Dana Elcar, Donald Madden and Tony Award winner Myron McCormick round out the talented cast of this televised Broadway Theatre Archive production, produced by Lewis Freedman and Henry Weinstein.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curt Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- John Steinbeck
- Original Title
- Burning Bright
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive, National Telefilm Associates, Talent Associates, WNTA Newark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curt Conway
John Steinbeck
Lewis Freedman, Henry T. Weinstein
Department Leadership Roster
Curt Conway
Director
Lewis Freedman
Producer
Henry T. Weinstein
Producer
Michael Travis
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Burning Bright
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What is Burning Bright about?
In this acclaimed production of John Steinbeck's classic morality tale, award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst stars as Mordeen, a wife driven to desperate measures to give her aging circus performer husband a child. Dana Elcar, Donald Madden and Tony Award winner Myron McCormick round out the talented cast of this televised Broadway Theatre Archive production, produced by Lewis Freedman and Henry Weinstein.
Who directed Burning Bright?
Burning Bright was directed by Curt Conway.
Who stars in Burning Bright?
The principal cast of Burning Bright includes Colleen Dewhurst, Myron McCormick, Dana Elcar, Donald Madden, Crahan Denton.
When was Burning Bright released and how long is it?
Burning Bright was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.