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Marjorie Morningstar (1958)

"Would this glamorous girl choose love...or a star-spangled Career?"

6.219582h 3mEN
DramaRomance

Directed by Irving Rapper

Rating

6.2/10

Runtime

2h 3m

Language

EN

Release

April 24, 1958

Director

Irving Rapper

Overview

While working as a counselor at a summer camp, college-student Marjorie Morgenstern falls for 32-year-old Noel Airman, a would-be dramatist working at a nearby summer theater. Like Marjorie, he is an upper-middle-class New York Jew, but has fallen away from his roots, and Marjorie's parents object a...

Cast

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Noel Airman

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Marjorie Morgenstern

Claire Trevor

Claire Trevor

Rose Morgenstern

Everett Sloane

Everett Sloane

Arnold Morgenstern

Martin Milner

Martin Milner

Wally Wronkin

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

Marsha Zelenko

George Tobias

George Tobias

Maxwell Greech

Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam

Dr. David Harris

Jesse White

Jesse White

Lou Michaelson

Edd Byrnes

Edd Byrnes

Sandy Lamm

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

Philip Berman

Alan Reed

Alan Reed

Puddles Podell

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Marjorie Morningstar (1958), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

While working as a counselor at a summer camp, college-student Marjorie Morgenstern falls for 32-year-old Noel Airman, a would-be dramatist working at a nearby summer theater. Like Marjorie, he is an upper-middle-class New York Jew, but has fallen away from his roots, and Marjorie's parents object among other things to his lack of a suitable profession. Noel himself warns Marjorie repeatedly that she's much too naive and conventional for him, but they nonetheless fall in love.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Marjorie Morningstar. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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