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Directed by Stanley Donen
Produced by Stanley Donen
James H. Ware
Written by Hugh Williams
Margaret Vyner
Starring Cary Grant
Deborah Kerr
Robert Mitchum
Jean Simmons
Music by Noel Coward
Cinematography Christopher Challis
Editing by James Clark
Distributed by Universal
Release date(s) December 23, 1960
Running time 104 min.
Language English
The Grass Is Greener is a 1960 comedy film featuring an ensemble cast consisting of screen veterans Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, and Jean Simmons,directed by Stanley Donen. The film was adapted by Hugh Williams and Margaret Vyner from the play of the same name which they had written and found success with in London's West End.
Plot
The Earl and Countess of Rhyall (Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr) are facing financial troubles and are forced to give guided tours of their house. When obnoxious oil tycoon Charles Delacro (Robert Mitchum) and an equally grating ex-girlfriend of Lord Rhyall's, American heiress Hattie Durant (Jean Simmons), visit, a love triangle (or quadrangle) develops and kicks off a tale of love, jealousy and other strong emotions.
Set Design
British interior decorator Felix Harbord served as the film's special consultant for settings.
Reception
While the film was a moderate success at the U.K. box office, it fared much worse in the United States. Reviews of the film were mostly lukewarm. Despite its initial failure, the film has since developed a following and has been a staple of American cable television. At the time of its release, Jean Simmons's performance as a madcap heiress earned some praise and a Laurel Award nomination.
Cast
- Cary Grant as Victor, Earl of Rhyall
- Deborah Kerr as Hilary, Countess of Rhyall
- Robert Mitchum as Charles Delacro
- Jean Simmons as Hattie Durant
- Moray Watson as Trevor Sellers, the Butler
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