Tammy Tell Me True
Synopsis
Tammy leaves the river in Mississippi to attend college, developing a relationship with Tom Freeman (John Gavin). Sandra Dee replaces Debbie Reynolds in this and the third Tammy movie. This film introduces both a new theme song, "Tammy Tell Me True", and the character of Mrs. Annie Call, played by veteran Beulah Bondi. Mrs. Call ultimately moves in with Tammy at the Ellen B. and would be the catalyst for the events in the following film, "Tammy and The Doctor".
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Sandra Dee
Tambrey 'Tammy' Tyree
John Gavin
Thomas 'Tom' Freeman
Charles Drake
Buford Woodly
Virginia Grey
Miss Jenks
Julia Meade
Suzanne Rook
Beulah Bondi
Mrs. Annie Call
Cecil Kellaway
Captain Joe
Edgar Buchanan
Judge Carver
Gigi Perreau
Rita
Hayden Rorke
Joshua Welling
Juanita Moore
Della
Ward Ramsey
Caleb Slade
Henry Corden
Capt. Armand
Stefanie Powers
Kay
Catherine McLeod
Mrs. Bateman
Ross Elliott
Prof. Bateman
Bill Mumy
Neil Bateman
Ned Wever
Dr. Stach
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 26, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Keller
- Screenplay & Story
- Oscar Brodney, Cid Ricketts Sumner
- Original Title
- Tammy Tell Me True
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures, Ross Hunter Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Keller
Oscar Brodney, Cid Ricketts Sumner
Ross Hunter
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Keller
Director
Oscar Brodney
Writer
Ross Hunter
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tammy Tell Me True
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What is Tammy Tell Me True about?
Tammy leaves the river in Mississippi to attend college, developing a relationship with Tom Freeman (John Gavin). Sandra Dee replaces Debbie Reynolds in this and the third Tammy movie. This film introduces both a new theme song, "Tammy Tell Me True", and the character of Mrs. Annie Call, played by veteran Beulah Bondi. Mrs. Call ultimately moves in with Tammy at the Ellen B. and would be the catalyst for the events in the following film, "Tammy and The Doctor".
Who directed Tammy Tell Me True?
Tammy Tell Me True was directed by Harry Keller.
Who stars in Tammy Tell Me True?
The principal cast of Tammy Tell Me True includes Sandra Dee, John Gavin, Charles Drake, Virginia Grey, Julia Meade.
When was Tammy Tell Me True released and how long is it?
Tammy Tell Me True was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is Tammy Tell Me True based on a book or true story?
Tammy Tell Me True is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cid Ricketts Sumner".