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BUtterfield 8 is an American drama film directed by Daniel Mann, starring Elizabeth Taylor and Laurence Harvey[1][2]. It was released on November 2, 1960[3]. Taylor won her first Academy Award for her performance in a leading role. The film was based on a 1935 novel of the same name by John O'Hara[4][5].

Characters[]

  • Gloria Wandrous
  • Weston Liggett
  • Steve Carpenter
  • Emily Liggett
  • Mrs. Wandrous
  • Mrs. Francis Thurber
  • Bingham Smith
  • Happy
  • Norma
  • Dr. Tredman

References[]

  1. "Film Reviews: Butterfield 8". Variety. October 26, 1960. 6.
  2. Harrison's Reports film review; October 29, 1960, p. 174.
  3. "This Week's Movie Openings". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. October 30, 1960. p. 6.
  4. Sutherland, John (2011). Lives of the Novelists: A History of Fiction in 294 Lives (2012 (United States) ed.). New Haven, Connecticut: Yale University Press. p. 430. ISBN 978-0300179477.
  5. O'Hara, John (1935). BUtterfield 8. New York City: Harcourt, Brace & Co. ISBN 978-0091651701.
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