Poster of Elmer Gantry

Elmer Gantry

Plot: When hedonistic but charming con man Elmer Gantry meets the beautiful Sister Sharon Falconer, a roadside revivalist, he feigns piousness to join her act as a passionate preacher. The two make a successful onstage pair, and their chemistry extends to romance
Release Date: Thursday, July 7 1960
64 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Burt LancasterBurt LancasterBurt Lancaster was 46 in Elmer Gantry as 'Elmer Gantry'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 02 1913 –
Thu, Oct 20 1994
Portrait of Jean SimmonsJean SimmonsJean Simmons was 31 in Elmer Gantry as 'Sister Sharon Falconer'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 31 1929 –
Fri, Jan 22 2010
Portrait of Arthur KennedyArthur KennedyArthur Kennedy was 46 in Elmer Gantry as 'Jim Lefferts'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 17 1914 –
Fri, Jan 05 1990
Portrait of Dean JaggerDean JaggerDean Jagger was 56 in Elmer Gantry as 'William L. Morgan'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 07 1903 –
Tue, Feb 05 1991
Portrait of Shirley JonesShirley JonesShirley Jones was 26 in Elmer Gantry as 'Lulu Bains'.
Birthday: Sat, Mar 31 1934
Portrait of Patti PagePatti PagePatti Page was 32 in Elmer Gantry as 'Sister Rachel'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 08 1927 –
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Portrait of Edward AndrewsEdward AndrewsEdward Andrews was 45 in Elmer Gantry as 'George F. Babbitt'.
Birthday: Fri, Oct 09 1914 –
Fri, Mar 08 1985
Portrait of John McIntireJohn McIntireJohn McIntire was 53 in Elmer Gantry as 'Rev. John Pengilly'.
Birthday: Thu, Jun 27 1907 –
Wed, Jan 30 1991
Portrait of Hugh MarloweHugh MarloweHugh Marlowe was 49 in Elmer Gantry as 'Rev. Philip Garrison'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 30 1911 –
Sun, May 02 1982
Portrait of Joe MarossJoe MarossJoe Maross was 37 in Elmer Gantry as 'Pete'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 07 1923 –
Sat, Nov 07 2009
Portrait of Philip OberPhilip OberPhilip Ober was 58 in Elmer Gantry as 'Reverend Planck'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 23 1902 –
Mon, Sep 13 1982
Portrait of Barry KelleyBarry KelleyBarry Kelley was 51 in Elmer Gantry as 'Police Captain Holt'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 19 1908 –
Sat, Jun 15 1991
Portrait of Wendell HolmesWendell HolmesWendell Holmes was >> in Elmer Gantry as 'Reverend Ulrich'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dayton LummisDayton LummisDayton Lummis was 56 in Elmer Gantry as 'Eddington'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 08 1903 –
Wed, Mar 23 1988
Portrait of Colin KennyColin KennyColin Kenny was 71 in Elmer Gantry as 'Extra at Revival Meeting'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 03 1888 –
Mon, Dec 02 1968
Portrait of William H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'BrienWilliam H. O'Brien was 68 in Elmer Gantry as 'Train Conductor'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 19 1891 –
Sat, Apr 18 1981
Portrait of Bert StevensBert StevensBert Stevens was 55 in Elmer Gantry as 'Choir Member'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 26 1905 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of John QualenJohn QualenJohn Qualen was 60 in Elmer Gantry as 'Sam - Storekeeper'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 06 1899 –
Sat, Sep 12 1987
Portrait of Rex IngramRex IngramRex Ingram was 64 in Elmer Gantry as 'Preacher of Black Congregation (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 20 1895 –
Fri, Sep 19 1969
Portrait of Sally FraserSally FraserSally Fraser was 27 in Elmer Gantry as 'Prostitute'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 12 1932 –
Sun, Jan 13 2019
Portrait of Robert P. LiebRobert P. LiebRobert P. Lieb was 45 in Elmer Gantry as 'Lincoln Police Captain'.
Birthday: Tue, Sep 15 1914 –
Sat, Sep 28 2002
Portrait of Larry J. BlakeLarry J. BlakeLarry J. Blake was 46 in Elmer Gantry as 'Mac - Bartender (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 24 1914 –
Tue, May 25 1982
Portrait of Peter BroccoPeter BroccoPeter Brocco was 57 in Elmer Gantry as 'Benny - Photographer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 15 1903 –
Sat, Dec 19 1992
Portrait of George CisarGeorge CisarGeorge Cisar was 47 in Elmer Gantry as 'Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jul 28 1912 –
Wed, Jun 13 1979
Portrait of Ralph DumkeRalph DumkeRalph Dumke was 60 in Elmer Gantry as 'Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 25 1899 –
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Portrait of Everett GlassEverett GlassEverett Glass was 68 in Elmer Gantry as 'Rev. Brown (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jul 21 1891 –
Tue, Mar 22 1966
Portrait of Sol GorssSol GorssSol Gorss was 52 in Elmer Gantry as 'Hobo in Boxcar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 22 1908 –
Sat, Sep 10 1966
Portrait of Norman LeavittNorman LeavittNorman Leavitt was 46 in Elmer Gantry as 'Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 01 1913 –
Sun, Dec 11 2005
Portrait of Dan RissDan RissDan Riss was 50 in Elmer Gantry as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 22 1910 –
Fri, Aug 28 1970
Portrait of Max ShowalterMax ShowalterMax Showalter was 43 in Elmer Gantry as 'Deaf Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jun 02 1917 –
Sun, Jul 30 2000
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van SickelDale Van Sickel was 52 in Elmer Gantry as 'Salesman in Saloon (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Michael WhalenMichael WhalenMichael Whalen was 58 in Elmer Gantry as 'Rev. Phillips (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 30 1902 –
Sun, Apr 14 1974
Portrait of Jean WillesJean WillesJean Willes was 37 in Elmer Gantry as 'Prostitute (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 15 1923 –
Tue, Jan 03 1989
Portrait of Raoul FreemanRaoul FreemanRaoul Freeman was 66 in Elmer Gantry as 'Congregation Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 24 1894 –
Wed, Feb 17 1971

Crew

Portrait of Richard BrooksRichard BrooksRichard Brooks was 48 in Elmer Gantry as 'Director, Screenplay'
Birthday: Sat, May 18 1912 –
Wed, Mar 11 1992
Portrait of John AltonJohn AltonJohn Alton was 58 in Elmer Gantry as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 05 1901 –
Sun, Jun 02 1996
Portrait of Tom ShawTom ShawTom Shaw was 39 in Elmer Gantry as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Sun, Sep 05 1920 –
Thu, Apr 24 2008
Portrait of Bernard SmithBernard SmithBernard Smith was >> in Elmer Gantry as 'Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marjorie FowlerMarjorie FowlerMarjorie Fowler was 39 in Elmer Gantry as 'Editor'
Birthday: Fri, Jul 16 1920 –
Tue, Jul 08 2003
Portrait of Fred J. BrownFred J. BrownFred J. Brown was 25 in Elmer Gantry as 'Sound Effects Editor'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 07 1935 –
Sun, Nov 09 2003
Portrait of André PrevinAndré PrevinAndré Previn was 31 in Elmer Gantry as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 06 1929 –
Thu, Feb 28 2019
Portrait of Ken DarbyKen DarbyKen Darby was 51 in Elmer Gantry as 'Music Supervisor'
Birthday: Thu, May 13 1909 –
Fri, Jan 24 1992
Portrait of Charles HorvathCharles HorvathCharles Horvath was 39 in Elmer Gantry as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 27 1920 –
Sun, Jul 23 1978
Portrait of Bob HerronBob HerronBob Herron was 35 in Elmer Gantry as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Sep 23 1924 –
Sun, Oct 10 2021
Portrait of Dorothy JeakinsDorothy JeakinsDorothy Jeakins was 46 in Elmer Gantry as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 11 1914 –
Tue, Nov 21 1995
Portrait of Paul BaxleyPaul BaxleyPaul Baxley was 36 in Elmer Gantry as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 24 1923 –
Fri, Mar 04 2011
Portrait of Robert J. SchifferRobert J. SchifferRobert J. Schiffer was 43 in Elmer Gantry as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 04 1916 –
Tue, Apr 26 2005
Portrait of Sinclair LewisSinclair LewisSinclair Lewis would have been no older than 65 in Elmer Gantry as 'Novel'
Birthday: Fri, Feb 06 1885 –
Wed, Jan 10 1951
Portrait of Frank TuttleFrank TuttleFrank Tuttle was 54 in Elmer Gantry as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 15 1905 –
Wed, Aug 06 1969
Portrait of Joan St. OeggerJoan St. OeggerJoan St. Oegger was 52 in Elmer Gantry as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Mon, Jun 01 1908 –
Mon, Mar 22 1976
Portrait of Edward CarrereEdward CarrereEdward Carrere was 53 in Elmer Gantry as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 13 1906 –
Wed, Dec 19 1984
Portrait of Harry D. MillsHarry D. MillsHarry D. Mills was 59 in Elmer Gantry as 'Sound'
Birthday: Wed, Jan 30 1901 –
Tue, Apr 19 1977
Portrait of Gilbert KurlandGilbert KurlandGilbert Kurland was 55 in Elmer Gantry as 'Production Manager'
Birthday: Sun, Nov 27 1904 –
Sun, Feb 26 1978
Portrait of John LivesleyJohn LivesleyJohn Livesley was >> in Elmer Gantry as 'Key Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andrew J. McIntyreAndrew J. McIntyreAndrew J. McIntyre was 57 in Elmer Gantry as 'Camera Operator'
Birthday: Sun, May 24 1903 –
Tue, Jun 09 1970
Portrait of James SaperJames SaperJames Saper was 42 in Elmer Gantry as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 13 1918 –
Fri, Nov 03 1995
Portrait of Harry MaretHarry MaretHarry Maret was 43 in Elmer Gantry as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Wed, Jul 04 1917 –
Sat, Jan 14 1989
Portrait of William F. CalvertWilliam F. CalvertWilliam F. Calvert was >> in Elmer Gantry as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Al CarmichaelAl CarmichaelAl Carmichael was >> in Elmer Gantry as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday