Lonelyhearts
“SOME WIVES CHEAT BECAUSE THEIR HUSBANDS DO... AND SOME BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST NO GOOD!”
Synopsis
Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.
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Lonelyhearts (1958) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-18
Top Cast
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Montgomery Clift
Adam White
Robert Ryan
William Shrike
Myrna Loy
Florence Shrike
Dolores Hart
Justy Sargeant
Maureen Stapleton
Fay Doyle
Jackie Coogan
Ned Gates
Mike Kellin
Frank Goldsmith
Onslow Stevens
Mr. Lassiter
Frank Maxwell
Pat Doyle
Frank Overton
Mr. Sargeant
John Gallaudet
Johnny
Don Washbrook
Don Sargeant
Johnny Washbrook
Johnny Sargeant
JB Welch
Charlie
Mary Alan Hokanson
Edna
Jack Black
Jerry
Charles Fawcett
Smitty
Charles Wagenheim
Joe
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent J. Donehue
- Screenplay & Story
- Dore Schary
- Original Score
- Conrad Salinger
- Original Title
- Lonelyhearts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Dore Schary Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent J. Donehue
Dore Schary, Nathanael West, Howard Teichmann
Conrad Salinger
John Alton
Aaron Stell, John Faure
Dore Schary
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent J. Donehue
Director
Aaron Stell
Editor
Dore Schary
Screenplay
John Faure
Editor
Dore Schary
Producer
Conrad Salinger
Original Music Composer
Angela Alexander
Costume Design
Charles Arrico
Costume Design
John Alton
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lonelyhearts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lonelyhearts about?
Burdened by a family secret, Adam White lands a job as a newspaper advice columnist. Little does he realize that it's all part of a nasty desire by cynical editor William Shrike to crush the souls of his underlings. Adam feels his readers' pain, and eventually, he takes an assignment to meet with Faye Doyle, who is exasperated by her crippled husband. When Faye tries to seduce Adam, he must choose between his job and his girl.
Who directed Lonelyhearts?
Lonelyhearts was directed by Vincent J. Donehue.
Who stars in Lonelyhearts?
The principal cast of Lonelyhearts includes Montgomery Clift, Robert Ryan, Myrna Loy, Dolores Hart, Maureen Stapleton.
When was Lonelyhearts released and how long is it?
Lonelyhearts was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Lonelyhearts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lonelyhearts was composed by Conrad Salinger.
Is Lonelyhearts based on a book or true story?
Lonelyhearts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nathanael West".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lonelyhearts?
Lonelyhearts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).