From the Terrace
“You can't buy respectability by putting a wedding ring on it!”
Synopsis
Alfred Eaton, an ambitious young executive, climbs to the top of New York's financial world as his marriage crumbles. At the brink of attaining his career goals, he is forced to choose between business success, married to the beautiful, but unfaithful Mary and starting over with his true love, the much younger Natalie.
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From the TerraceOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-12-05
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Paul Newman
David Alfred Eaton
Joanne Woodward
Mary St. John / Mrs. Alfred Eaton
Ted de Corsia
Mr. Ralph W. Benziger
Ina Balin
Natalie Benziger
Elizabeth Allen
Sage Rimmington
Barbara Eden
Clemmie Shreve
George Grizzard
Alexander 'Lex' Porter
Patrick O'Neal
Dr. Jim Roper
Raymond Greenleaf
Fritz Thornton
Myrna Loy
Martha Eaton
Leon Ames
Samuel Eaton
Malcolm Atterbury
George Fry
Raymond Bailey
Mr. Eugene St.John
Howard Caine
Creighton Duffy
Felix Aylmer
James Duncan MacHardie
Kathryn Givney
Mrs. St. John
Dorothy Adams
Mrs. Benziger
Jimmy Martin
Sandy Duffy
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 15, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Lehman
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- From the Terrace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Production Studios
- Linebrook
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Ernest Lehman, John O'Hara
Elmer Bernstein
Leo Tover
Dorothy Spencer
Mark Robson
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Ernest Lehman
Screenplay
Mark Robson
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Leo Tover
Director of Photography
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Travilla
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About From the Terrace
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What is From the Terrace about?
Alfred Eaton, an ambitious young executive, climbs to the top of New York's financial world as his marriage crumbles. At the brink of attaining his career goals, he is forced to choose between business success, married to the beautiful, but unfaithful Mary and starting over with his true love, the much younger Natalie.
Who directed From the Terrace?
From the Terrace was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in From the Terrace?
The principal cast of From the Terrace includes Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Ted de Corsia, Ina Balin, Elizabeth Allen.
When was From the Terrace released and how long is it?
From the Terrace was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 2h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for From the Terrace?
The original motion picture soundtrack for From the Terrace was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is From the Terrace based on a book or true story?
From the Terrace is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John O'Hara".