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Critic's Choice

Plot: Parker Ballantine is a New York theater critic and his wife writes a play that may or may not be very good. Now Parker must either get out of reviewing the play or cause the breakup of his marriage
Release Date: Sunday, February 24 1963
61 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Bob HopeBob HopeBob Hope was 59 in Critic's Choice as 'Parker Ballantine'.
Birthday: Fri, May 29 1903 –
Sun, Jul 27 2003
Portrait of Lucille BallLucille BallLucille Ball was 51 in Critic's Choice as 'Angela Ballantine'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 06 1911 –
Wed, Apr 26 1989
Portrait of Marilyn MaxwellMarilyn MaxwellMarilyn Maxwell was 41 in Critic's Choice as 'Ivy London'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 03 1921 –
Mon, Mar 20 1972
Portrait of Rip TornRip TornRip Torn was 32 in Critic's Choice as 'Dion Kapakos'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 06 1931 –
Tue, Jul 09 2019
Portrait of Jessie Royce LandisJessie Royce LandisJessie Royce Landis was 66 in Critic's Choice as 'Charlotte Orr aka Charlie'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 25 1896 –
Wed, Feb 02 1972
Portrait of John DehnerJohn DehnerJohn Dehner was 47 in Critic's Choice as 'S.P. Champlain'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 23 1915 –
Tue, Feb 04 1992
Portrait of Jim BackusJim BackusJim Backus was 49 in Critic's Choice as 'Dr. William Von Hagedorn'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 25 1913 –
Mon, Jul 03 1989
Portrait of Ricky KelmanRicky KelmanRicky Kelman was >> in Critic's Choice as 'John Ballantine'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dorothy GreenDorothy GreenDorothy Green was 43 in Critic's Choice as 'Mrs. Margaret Champlain'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 12 1920 –
Thu, May 08 2008
Portrait of Marie WindsorMarie WindsorMarie Windsor was 43 in Critic's Choice as 'Sally Orr'.
Birthday: Thu, Dec 11 1919 –
Sun, Dec 10 2000
Portrait of Joseph GallisonJoseph GallisonJoseph Gallison was 27 in Critic's Choice as 'Philip "Phil" Yardley'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 09 1935
Portrait of Joan ShawleeJoan ShawleeJoan Shawlee was 36 in Critic's Choice as 'Marge Orr'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 05 1926 –
Sun, Mar 22 1987
Portrait of Richard DeaconRichard DeaconRichard Deacon was 41 in Critic's Choice as 'Harvey Rittenhouse'.
Birthday: Sat, May 14 1921 –
Wed, Aug 08 1984
Portrait of Jerome CowanJerome CowanJerome Cowan was 65 in Critic's Choice as 'Joe Rosenfield'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 03 1897 –
Mon, Jan 24 1972
Portrait of Donald LosbyDonald LosbyDonald Losby was 11 in Critic's Choice as 'Geoffrey Von Hagedorn'.
Birthday: Sat, May 26 1951
Portrait of Lurene TuttleLurene TuttleLurene Tuttle was 55 in Critic's Choice as 'Mother in "Sisters Three"'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 20 1907 –
Wed, May 28 1986
Portrait of Ernestine WadeErnestine WadeErnestine Wade was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Thelma'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanley AdamsStanley AdamsStanley Adams was 47 in Critic's Choice as 'Bartender'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 07 1915 –
Wed, Apr 27 1977
Portrait of John AlbanJohn AlbanJohn Alban was 60 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 02 1903 –
Wed, Aug 09 1978
Portrait of Leon AltonLeon AltonLeon Alton was 55 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 23 1907 –
Fri, Aug 25 1995
Portrait of Pamela AustinPamela AustinPamela Austin was 21 in Critic's Choice as 'Daughter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 20 1941
Portrait of Walter BaconWalter BaconWalter Bacon was 71 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, May 13 1891 –
Wed, Nov 07 1973
Portrait of Bill BaldwinBill BaldwinBill Baldwin was 49 in Critic's Choice as 'Man on the Radio (voice) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 26 1913 –
Wed, Nov 17 1982
Portrait of Brandon BeachBrandon BeachBrandon Beach was 83 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 18 1879 –
Fri, Nov 22 1974
Portrait of Kathy BennettKathy BennettKathy Bennett was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Daughter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary BenoitMary BenoitMary Benoit was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Willie BloomWillie BloomWillie Bloom was 63 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 02 1899 –
Tue, Oct 07 1980
Portrait of Nesdon BoothNesdon BoothNesdon Booth was 44 in Critic's Choice as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 01 1918 –
Wed, Mar 25 1964
Portrait of Paul BradleyPaul BradleyPaul Bradley was 61 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Fri, Jun 18 1999
Portrait of Tex BrodusTex BrodusTex Brodus was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe BrooksJoe BrooksJoe Brooks was 39 in Critic's Choice as 'Catcher (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 14 1923 –
Wed, Dec 05 2007
Portrait of Ivan BrowningIvan BrowningIvan Browning was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Theona BryantTheona BryantTheona Bryant was 31 in Critic's Choice as 'Beauty Operator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 23 1931 –
Sun, Feb 28 2021
Portrait of Robert BuckinghamRobert BuckinghamRobert Buckingham was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Judy CannonJudy CannonJudy Cannon was 30 in Critic's Choice as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 16 1932 –
Tue, Mar 29 2011
Portrait of Ahna CapriAhna CapriAhna Capri was 18 in Critic's Choice as 'Daughter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 06 1944 –
Thu, Aug 19 2010
Portrait of Gordon CarvethGordon CarvethGordon Carveth was 65 in Critic's Choice as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 16 1897 –
Sun, Aug 06 1972
Portrait of Louis CavalierLouis CavalierLouis Cavalier was 29 in Critic's Choice as 'Little League Rooter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 15 1933
Portrait of Dick CherneyDick CherneyDick Cherney was 48 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 06 1914 –
Sat, Oct 21 2017
Portrait of Beulah ChristianBeulah ChristianBeulah Christian was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles CirilloCharles CirilloCharles Cirillo was 54 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1908 –
Sat, Dec 04 1999
Portrait of Michael CirilloMichael CirilloMichael Cirillo was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stephen CoitStephen CoitStephen Coit was 42 in Critic's Choice as 'Waiter at Sardi's (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 27 1920 –
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Portrait of Bud CokesBud CokesBud Cokes was 46 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 26 1916 –
Thu, Apr 19 1990
Portrait of Paul CristoPaul CristoPaul Cristo was 55 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 25 1907 –
Sat, Jul 08 2000
Portrait of Oliver CrossOliver CrossOliver Cross was 68 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jul 18 1894 –
Fri, Feb 19 1971
Portrait of Lillian CulverLillian CulverLillian Culver was 66 in Critic's Choice as 'Woman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 23 1896 –
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Portrait of Russell CusterRussell CusterRussell Custer was 63 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 02 1899 –
Thu, May 23 1985
Portrait of Roy DamronRoy DamronRoy Damron was 41 in Critic's Choice as 'Audience Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 27 1921 –
Thu, Jan 02 2020
Portrait of Richard DaviesRichard DaviesRichard Davies was 47 in Critic's Choice as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 03 1915 –
Sat, Apr 02 1994
Portrait of Harry DennyHarry DennyHarry Denny was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George DeNormandGeorge DeNormandGeorge DeNormand was 59 in Critic's Choice as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 22 1903 –
Thu, Dec 23 1976
Portrait of Mimi DillardMimi DillardMimi Dillard was 28 in Critic's Choice as 'Maid (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 15 1934 –
Fri, Aug 22 2008
Portrait of Richard DurhamRichard DurhamRichard Durham was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Robert DeMartin (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsLeoda Richards was 55 in Critic's Choice as 'Lady On Airport Escelator'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Sat, Feb 07 1998
Portrait of Grace Lee WhitneyGrace Lee WhitneyGrace Lee Whitney was 32 in Critic's Choice as 'Minor Role'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 01 1930 –
Fri, May 01 2015

Crew

Portrait of Don WeisDon WeisDon Weis was 40 in Critic's Choice as 'Director'
Birthday: Sat, May 13 1922 –
Wed, Jul 26 2000
Portrait of Russell LlewellynRussell LlewellynRussell Llewellyn was 58 in Critic's Choice as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Sun, Dec 27 1987
Portrait of Charles LangCharles LangCharles Lang was 60 in Critic's Choice as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 27 1902 –
Fri, Apr 03 1998
Portrait of Jack SherJack SherJack Sher was 49 in Critic's Choice as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 16 1913 –
Tue, Aug 23 1988
Portrait of Frank P. RosenbergFrank P. RosenbergFrank P. Rosenberg was 49 in Critic's Choice as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Nov 22 1913 –
Fri, Oct 18 2002
Portrait of William H. ZieglerWilliam H. ZieglerWilliam H. Ziegler was 53 in Critic's Choice as 'Editor'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 04 1909 –
Sat, Jul 02 1977
Portrait of George DuningGeorge DuningGeorge Duning was 54 in Critic's Choice as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 25 1908 –
Sun, Feb 27 2000
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith HeadEdith Head was 65 in Critic's Choice as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Gordon BauGordon BauGordon Bau was 55 in Critic's Choice as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 01 1907 –
Mon, Jul 21 1975
Portrait of Ira LevinIra LevinIra Levin was 33 in Critic's Choice as 'Theatre Play'
Birthday: Tue, Aug 27 1929 –
Mon, Nov 12 2007
Portrait of Arthur MortonArthur MortonArthur Morton was 54 in Critic's Choice as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1908 –
Sat, Apr 15 2000
Portrait of Joan JoseffJoan JoseffJoan Joseff was 50 in Critic's Choice as 'Other'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 12 1912 –
Wed, Mar 24 2010
Portrait of Stanley JonesStanley JonesStanley Jones was 65 in Critic's Choice as 'Sound'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 04 1897 –
Tue, Jul 07 1981
Portrait of Jean Burt ReillyJean Burt ReillyJean Burt Reilly was 47 in Critic's Choice as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Thu, Aug 26 1915 –
Sun, Feb 15 1981
Portrait of Edward CarrereEdward CarrereEdward Carrere was 56 in Critic's Choice as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 13 1906 –
Wed, Dec 19 1984
Portrait of Tyrus WongTyrus WongTyrus Wong was 52 in Critic's Choice as 'Art Department Assistant'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 25 1910 –
Fri, Dec 30 2016
Portrait of William L. KuehlWilliam L. KuehlWilliam L. Kuehl was 54 in Critic's Choice as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 10 1909 –
Tue, Mar 29 1988
Portrait of Irma KuselyIrma KuselyIrma Kusely was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Max FactorMax FactorMax Factor was >> in Critic's Choice as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday