Peyton Place
“Small town America will never be the same again.”
Synopsis
In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.
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Peyton Place (1957) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-14
Top Cast
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Lana Turner
Constance MacKenzie
Hope Lange
Selena Cross
Lee Philips
Michael Rossi
Lloyd Nolan
Dr. Matthew Swain
Diane Varsi
Allison MacKenzie
Arthur Kennedy
Lucas Cross
Russ Tamblyn
Norman Page
Terry Moore
Betty Anderson
Barry Coe
Rodney Harrington
David Nelson
Ted Carter
Betty Field
Nellie Cross
Mildred Dunnock
Miss Elsie Thornton
Leon Ames
Leslie Harrington
Lorne Greene
District Attorney
Robert H. Harris
Seth Bushwell
Tami Conner
Margie
Staats Cotsworth
Charles Partridge
Peg Hillias
Marion Partridge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Camden, Maine
Festival / Special Debut
December 13, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Michael Hayes
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Peyton Place
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Wald Productions, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
John Michael Hayes, Grace Metalious
Franz Waxman
William C. Mellor
David Bretherton, James B. Clark
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Jerry Wald
Producer
John Michael Hayes
Screenplay
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
David Bretherton
Editor
James B. Clark
Editor
Adele Palmer
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peyton Place
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What is Peyton Place about?
In the outwardly respectable New England community of Peyton Place, shopkeeper Constance McKenzie tries to make up for a past indiscretion -- which resulted in her illegitimate daughter Allison -- by adopting a chaste, prudish attitude towards all things sexual. In spite of herself, Constance can't help but be attracted to handsome new teacher Michael Rossi. Meanwhile, the restless Allison, who'd like to be as footloose and fancy-free as the town's "fast girl" Betty Anderson, falls sincerely in love with mixed-up mama's boy Norman Page.
Who directed Peyton Place?
Peyton Place was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in Peyton Place?
The principal cast of Peyton Place includes Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan, Diane Varsi.
When was Peyton Place released and how long is it?
Peyton Place was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 2h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Peyton Place?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peyton Place was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Peyton Place based on a book or true story?
Peyton Place is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Grace Metalious".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Peyton Place?
Peyton Place holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).