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7.8 / 10(8 votes)IMDbG19561h 34mUnited States of America

Good-bye, My Lady

“A PICTURE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY TO ENJOY!”

Synopsis

An old man and a young boy who live in the southeastern Mississippi swamps are brought together by the love of a dog.

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Albany, Georgia

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

May 12, 1956

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
William A. Wellman
Screenplay & Story
Albert Sidney Fleischman
Original Score
Laurindo Almeida, George Fields
Original Title
Good-bye, My Lady
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 34m
Production Studios
Batjac Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

William A. Wellman

Screenplay & Story

Albert Sidney Fleischman, James H. Street

Original Score & Music

Laurindo Almeida, George Fields

Director of Photography

William H. Clothier

Film Editing

Fred MacDowell

Producers

John Wayne

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:James H. Street

Department Leadership Roster

William A. Wellman

William A. Wellman

Director

Albert Sidney Fleischman

Screenplay

John Wayne

John Wayne

Producer

Laurindo Almeida

Laurindo Almeida

Original Music Composer

George Fields

Original Music Composer

William H. Clothier

Director of Photography

Fred MacDowell

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: G

G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)G

General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Good-bye, My Lady.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good-bye, My Lady

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Good-bye, My Lady about?

An old man and a young boy who live in the southeastern Mississippi swamps are brought together by the love of a dog.

Who directed Good-bye, My Lady?

Good-bye, My Lady was directed by William A. Wellman.

Who stars in Good-bye, My Lady?

The principal cast of Good-bye, My Lady includes Walter Brennan, Phil Harris, Brandon De Wilde, Sidney Poitier, William Hopper.

When was Good-bye, My Lady released and how long is it?

Good-bye, My Lady was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.

Who composed the musical score for Good-bye, My Lady?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Good-bye, My Lady was composed by Laurindo Almeida, George Fields.

Is Good-bye, My Lady based on a book or true story?

Good-bye, My Lady is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James H. Street".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Good-bye, My Lady?

Good-bye, My Lady holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).