The Glass Menagerie
“Her first Gentleman caller...!”
Synopsis
An aging Southern Belle complicates life for her ambitious son and crippled daughter because of her own warped views of what life should be.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irving Rapper
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Berneis, Tennessee Williams
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Glass Menagerie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Charles K. Feldman Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irving Rapper
Peter Berneis, Tennessee Williams
Max Steiner
Robert Burks
David Weisbart
Charles K. Feldman, Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Rapper
Director
Charles K. Feldman
Producer
Jerry Wald
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Peter Berneis
Screenplay
Tennessee Williams
Screenplay
David Weisbart
Editor
Milo Anderson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Glass Menagerie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Glass Menagerie about?
An aging Southern Belle complicates life for her ambitious son and crippled daughter because of her own warped views of what life should be.
Who directed The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie was directed by Irving Rapper.
Who stars in The Glass Menagerie?
The principal cast of The Glass Menagerie includes Jane Wyman, Kirk Douglas, Gertrude Lawrence, Arthur Kennedy, Ralph Sanford.
When was The Glass Menagerie released and how long is it?
The Glass Menagerie was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Glass Menagerie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Glass Menagerie was composed by Max Steiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Glass Menagerie?
The Glass Menagerie holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).