One of the biggest box-office attractions of the 1950s, Picnic was adapted by Daniel Taradash from the Pulitzer Prize-winning William Inge play. William Holden plays Hal Carter, a handsome drifter who ambles into a small Kansas town during the Labor Day celebration to look up old college chum Alan (Cliff Robertson, in his film debut). Hoping to hit up Alan for a job--or a handout--Hal ends up stealing his buddy's fiancee Madge Owens (Kim Novak). Hal also has a catnip effect on spinster schoolteacher Rosemary Sydney ...
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One of the biggest box-office attractions of the 1950s, Picnic was adapted by Daniel Taradash from the Pulitzer Prize-winning William Inge play. William Holden plays Hal Carter, a handsome drifter who ambles into a small Kansas town during the Labor Day celebration to look up old college chum Alan (Cliff Robertson, in his film debut). Hoping to hit up Alan for a job--or a handout--Hal ends up stealing his buddy's fiancee Madge Owens (Kim Novak). Hal also has a catnip effect on spinster schoolteacher Rosemary Sydney (Rosalind Russell), so much so that Rosemary makes a fool of herself in front of the whole town, nearly driving away her longtime beau Howard Bevans (Arthur O'Connell). Persuaded by his friends and family that Hal is no damn good, Madge is prepared to break off her relationship. As anyone who remembers the film's famous overhead closing shot knows, however, Madge is ultimately ruled by her heart and not her head. For a film set in Kansas, there's an awful lot of New York talent in the supporting cast (Susan Strasberg and Phyllis Newman come immediately to mind); still, the Midwestern ambience comes through loud and clear, especially during the perceptively detailed Labor Day picnic sequence. Broadening the film's appeal is its George Duning-Steve Allen title song, a variation of the old standard "Moonglow". Two sidebars: The original Broadway production of Picnic starred Ralph Meeker and Paul Newman; for the film version of Picnic, William Holden was obliged to shave his chest, lest his hairy torso cause the female moviegoers to conjure up impure thoughts. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Add this copy of Picnic [P&S] to cart. $6.00, new condition, Sold by Leslie Jephson rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Altamonte Springs, FL, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/Columbia Pic.
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2000, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/Columbia Pic
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April 18, 2000
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English
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PG
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18063788283
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William Holden, Rosalind Russell, Kim Novak, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson. New in new packaging. Language: English. Run time: 113 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1955.
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Raymond Bailey, Nick Adams, Reta Shaw, Verna Felton, Arthur O'Connell, Cliff Robertson, Susan Strasberg, Betty Field, Kim... Fine. 1956 Run time: 113. Disc, artwork and case in excellent condition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed. Orders received before 3PM PT typically ship same day. All profits support the non-profit community.
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Kim Novak, William Holden, Raymond Bailey, Reta Shaw, Verna Felton, Elizabeth Wilson, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson, Betty... Very good. 1956 Run time: 113. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Kim Novak, William Holden, Raymond Bailey, Reta Shaw, Verna Felton, Elizabeth Wilson, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson, Betty... Very good. 1956 Run time: 113. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Kim Novak, William Holden, Raymond Bailey, Reta Shaw, Verna Felton, Elizabeth Wilson, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson, Betty... Very good. 1956 Run time: 113. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Raymond Bailey, Nick Adams, Reta Shaw, Verna Felton, Arthur O'Connell, Cliff Robertson, Susan Strasberg, Betty Field, Kim... Very good. 1956 Run time: 113. Case is scratched. Disc is in perfect condition. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed!
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Kim Novak, William Holden, Raymond Bailey, Reta Shaw, Verna Felton, Elizabeth Wilson, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson, Betty... Very good. 1956 Run time: 113. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Kim Novak, William Holden, Raymond Bailey, Reta Shaw, Verna Felton, Elizabeth Wilson, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson, Betty... Very good. 1956 Run time: 113. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Add this copy of Picnic [P&S] to cart. $7.99, like new condition, Sold by Fabulous Fiction Book Store rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxford, MA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/Columbia Pic.
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2000, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/Columbia Pic
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/Columbia Pic
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April 18, 2000
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English
MPAA Rating:
PG
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18120538524
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William Holden, Rosalind Russell, Kim Novak, Betty Field, Susan Strasberg, Cliff Robertson. Fine in fine packaging. Language: English. Run time: 113 mins. Aspect ratio: 1.33: 1. Originally released: 1955. (D3-12) DVD movie is in Near Mint condition, with case in Near Mint condition.
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