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Centennial Summer( 1946)

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Overview

In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Jeanne Crain

      Julia Rogers

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      Cornel Wilde

      Philippe Lascalles

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      Linda Darnell

      Edith Rogers

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      William Eythe

      Ben Phelps

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      Walter Brennan

      Jesse Rogers

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      Constance Bennett

      Zenia Lascalles

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      Dorothy Gish

      Mrs. Rogers

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      Barbara Whiting

      Susanna Rogers

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      Kathleen Howard

      Deborah

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      Buddy Swan

      Dudley Rogers

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      Paul Everton

      Senator (uncredited)

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    A review by CinemaSerf

    5
    Written by CinemaSerf on Thu Jul 07 2022
    Right from the outset, this film mis-fires. Walter Brennan comes across as a fish out of water and Cornel Wilde, with his rather ropey French accent, just doesn't work at all well, either. The latter man, having just arrived in Philadelphia from France for the US Centennial Exposition, soon becomes the object of the affections of two sisters - Jeanne Craine ("Julie") and Linda Darnell ("Edith"). Which of them will win his affections? The problem with this film is that, though colourful - there is absolutely no chemistry anywhere to be seen. The songs from Jerome Kern are pleasant enough, but th...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • philadelphia, pennsylvania
    • love triangle
    • sibling rivalry
    • 19th century