The Glass Menagerie (1973 film)

This article is about a film televised in 1973. For other film versions, see The Glass Menagerie (film). For the Tennessee Williams play, see The Glass Menagerie.
The Glass Menagerie

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Genre Drama
Written by Tennessee Williams (play)
Directed by Anthony Harvey
Starring Katharine Hepburn
Sam Waterston
Joanna Miles
Michael Moriarty
Music by John Barry
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
Producer(s) Cecil F. Ford
David Susskind
Cinematography Billy Williams
Editor(s) John Bloom
Running time 100 minutes
Production company(s) Norton Simon Inc.
Talent Associates
Distributor ABC
Release
Original network ABC
Original release
  • December 16, 1973 (1973-12-16)

The Glass Menagerie is a 1973 American made-for-television drama film based on the 1944 play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. It is directed by Anthony Harvey and stars Katharine Hepburn, Sam Waterston, Joanna Miles and Michael Moriarty. It marked the third screen adaptation of the play.

The Glass Menagerie was Katharine Hepburn's first appearance on television. She had initially been wary of the medium, but was convinced by the opportunity to work with friend Anthony Harvey, with whom she had made the successful film The Lion in Winter. Hepburn was also drawn to the project when she was told her niece Katharine Houghton could co-star as Laura, but Houghton eventually turned down the role.[1]

The Glass Menagerie was one of the major television events of 1973, commanding high ratings.[1] It received four Primetime Emmy Awards.

Cast

Wins and nominations

At the 26th Primetime Emmy Awards:[2]

At the 1974 Directors Guild of America Awards:

See also

References

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