Lizzie (1957)
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Though his staunchest supporters may disagree, Lizzie is arguably director Hugo Haas' best film. Adapted from Shirley Jackson's The Bird's Nest, the film is a tour de force for Eleanor Parker, who plays the schizophrenic title character. Depending on the circumstances, Lizzie adopts one… More Though his staunchest supporters may disagree, Lizzie is arguably director Hugo Haas' best film. Adapted from Shirley Jackson's The Bird's Nest, the film is a tour de force for Eleanor Parker, who plays the schizophrenic title character. Depending on the circumstances, Lizzie adopts one of three distinct personalities--one is good, one is bad and the third is hopelessly neurotic. Psychiatrist Neal Wright (Richard Boone) tries his best to help Lizzie, but he is undercut by the abusive behavior of the girl's drunken floozy of an aunt (Joan Blondell). Financed by Kirk Douglas' Bryna Productions, Lizzie was overshadowed by the box-office success of the similarly-themed Three Faces of Eve, which was released shortly afterward. Pop crooner Johnny Mathis made his debut as a lounge singer in this film, performing "It's Not for Me To Say." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Hugo Haas, Lee Alan
- Genres
- Drama, Special Interest
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 24, 1958 Wide
- Studio
- Cyclone Entertainment Group
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Cast
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Eleanor Parker
as Elizabeth Richmond
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Richard Boone
as Dr. Neal Wright
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Joan Blondell
as Aunt Morgan
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Hugo Haas
as Walter Brenner
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Ric Roman
as Johnny Valenzo
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Dorothy Arnold
as Elizabeth's Mother
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John Reach
as Robin
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Marion Ross
as Ruth Seaton
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Johnny Mathis
as Nightclub Singer
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Jan Englund
as Helen Jameson
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Carol Wells
as Elizabeth Age 13
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Gene Walker
as Guard
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Pat Golden
as Man in Bar
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Dick Paxton
as Waiter
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Michael Mark
as Bartender
