Our Town is a 1940 film adaptation of the Thornton Wilder play. William Holden stars. This is a thought-provoking story. Much-praised (86% critics consensus rating on Rotten Tomatoes, for example) and probably the best-known adaptation, it's not my favorite by far. Its complete change of the ending guts it of a lot of its power, in my opinion, but it's in the public domain now so is readily available (via Amazon Prime, Plex, etc.) and
via YouTube:
Here's a screenshot from early in the movie:
via YouTube:
Here's a screenshot from early in the movie:
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There are two other adaptations that are truer to the original play, and I'd like to share those below.
In 1977, Hal Holbrook starred as the Stage Manager/Narrator in a television presentation, and you can watch that version on YouTube at this link.
In 2003, Paul Newman played the Stage Manager/Narrator in a PBS Masterpiece Theater presentation. It's also available via YouTube:
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I can vaguely remember this from the distant past! Happy T Day, Valerie
ReplyDelete...a classic.
ReplyDeleteNice New Hampshire connection for T day this week Nita. I haven't seen this film, but I should. I hope all is well and you have a great T day. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've seen any version. Maybe that needs to be remedied
ReplyDeleteAt some point in high school, an Englsh teacher had us read this and we took it SOOOO seriously! I don’t think I could watch it now… I’d be too critical. Times have changed so much.
ReplyDeletebest… mae at maefood.blogspot.com
I am watching the Paul Newman version right now. Just put it on pause while I got a cup off coffee. Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteGreat film and a nice spot for T Tuesday. Have a fabulous day.
ReplyDeleteI do like "Our Town." It still holds up after all these years. No wonder it is so often performed.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of it - sounds interesting. If I see it as DVD I´m in! Our internet is not that fast....
ReplyDeleteHappy late T-Day!
I saw the Newman version on PBS. I thought the ending was a bit surreal. Not sure if it was me, my mood, or what. That was a great screen capture for T this Tuesday, dear Nita.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen either version. You always write about interesting movies or plays.
ReplyDeleteDon't remember this one, thanks for sharing 😊. Wishing you a very happy T Tuesday! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteI think I watched this as a child. I always loved William Holden from his role in Sabrina.
ReplyDeleteHappy Tea Day,
Kate
I need to rewatch this as I only remember parts. Very cool drink pic - you always find the most interesting ones. Happy T-day and hugz
ReplyDeleteI've seen the W Holden version on TV long time ago. Happy T Day! Elle/EOTC xx
ReplyDeleteOur Town always makes you think and gives you pause for a different perspective. I have seen several versions and enjoy them all. :)
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