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Stage Struck

  • 1958
  • Approved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
937
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Henry Fonda in Stage Struck (1958)
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A young woman arrives in New York City determined to become a great theatrical star, but discovers that her goal may not be as easily attainable as she had hoped.A young woman arrives in New York City determined to become a great theatrical star, but discovers that her goal may not be as easily attainable as she had hoped.A young woman arrives in New York City determined to become a great theatrical star, but discovers that her goal may not be as easily attainable as she had hoped.

  • Director
    • Sidney Lumet
  • Writers
    • Ruth Goetz
    • Augustus Goetz
    • Zoe Akins
  • Stars
    • Henry Fonda
    • Susan Strasberg
    • Joan Greenwood
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    937
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sidney Lumet
    • Writers
      • Ruth Goetz
      • Augustus Goetz
      • Zoe Akins
    • Stars
      • Henry Fonda
      • Susan Strasberg
      • Joan Greenwood
    • 27User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Top Cast51

    Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda
    • Lewis Easton
    Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg
    • Eva Lovelace
    Joan Greenwood
    Joan Greenwood
    • Rita Vernon
    Herbert Marshall
    Herbert Marshall
    • Robert Harley Hedges
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Joe Sheridan
    Daniel Ocko
    • Constantine
    Pat Harrington Sr.
    Pat Harrington Sr.
    • Benny
    • (as Pat Harrington)
    Frank Campanella
    Frank Campanella
    • Victor
    John Fiedler
    John Fiedler
    • Adrian
    Pat Englund
    • Gwen Hall
    • (as Patricia Englund)
    Jack Weston
    Jack Weston
    • Frank
    Sally Gracie
    • Elizabeth
    Nina Hansen
    Nina Hansen
    • Regina
    Harold Grau
    • Stage Doorman
    Merle A. Ashley
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Dario Barri
    • Handsome Young Man
    • (uncredited)
    Rolly Bester
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Leon Bibb
    • Guitar Player
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sidney Lumet
    • Writers
      • Ruth Goetz
      • Augustus Goetz
      • Zoe Akins
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Eva Lovelace (Susan Strasberg) is told to join the Actors Studio to learn her craft. In real life, Strasberg was the daughter of Lee Strasberg, the acting coach and director of the studio.
    • Quotes
      • Lewis Easton: [to Eva] You're a hungry little girl - the theater's offering you a feast.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood the Golden Years: The RKO Story: Howard's Way (1987)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • April 22, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Eines Tages öffnet sich die Tür
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • William Dozier Productions
      • RKO Radio Pictures
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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