Poster of Advise & Consent

Advise & Consent

Plot: Proposed by the President of the United States to fill the post of Secretary of State, Robert Leffingwell appears before a Senate committee, chaired by the idealistic Senator Brig Anderson, which must decide whether he is the right person for the job.
Release Date: Wednesday, June 6 1962
62 years ago
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Portrait of Henry FondaHenry Fonda
Henry Fonda was
57 in Advise & Consent
as 'Robert Leffingwell'.
Tue, May 16 1905 –
Thu, Aug 12 1982
Portrait of Charles LaughtonCharles Laughton
Charles Laughton was
62 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Seabright Cooley'.
Fri, Jun 30 1899 –
Sat, Dec 15 1962
Portrait of Don MurrayDon Murray
Don Murray was
32 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Brigham Anderson'.
Wed, Jul 31 1929 –
Fri, Feb 02 2024
Portrait of Walter PidgeonWalter Pidgeon
Walter Pidgeon was
64 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Majority Leader'.
Wed, Sep 22 1897 –
Tue, Sep 25 1984
Portrait of Peter LawfordPeter Lawford
Peter Lawford was
38 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Lafe Smith'.
Fri, Sep 07 1923 –
Mon, Dec 24 1984
Portrait of Gene TierneyGene Tierney
Gene Tierney was
41 in Advise & Consent
as 'Dolly Harrison'.
Fri, Nov 19 1920 –
Wed, Nov 06 1991
Portrait of Franchot ToneFranchot Tone
Franchot Tone was
57 in Advise & Consent
as 'The President'.
Mon, Feb 27 1905 –
Wed, Sep 18 1968
Portrait of Lew AyresLew Ayres
Lew Ayres was
53 in Advise & Consent
as 'The Vice President'.
Mon, Dec 28 1908 –
Mon, Dec 30 1996
Portrait of Burgess MeredithBurgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith was
54 in Advise & Consent
as 'Herbert Gelman'.
Sat, Nov 16 1907 –
Tue, Sep 09 1997
Portrait of Eddie HodgesEddie Hodges
Eddie Hodges was
15 in Advise & Consent
as 'Johnny Leffingwell'.
Wed, Mar 05 1947
Portrait of Paul FordPaul Ford
Paul Ford was
60 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Stanley Danta'.
Sat, Nov 02 1901 –
Mon, Apr 12 1976
Portrait of George GrizzardGeorge Grizzard
George Grizzard was
34 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Fred van Ackerman'.
Sun, Apr 01 1928 –
Tue, Oct 02 2007
Portrait of Inga SwensonInga Swenson
Inga Swenson was
29 in Advise & Consent
as 'Ellen Anderson'.
Thu, Dec 29 1932 –
Sun, Jul 23 2023
Portrait of Frank SinatraFrank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was
46 in Advise & Consent
as 'Self (voice)'.
Sun, Dec 12 1915 –
Thu, May 14 1998
Portrait of Edward AndrewsEdward Andrews
Edward Andrews was
47 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Orrin Knox'.
Fri, Oct 09 1914 –
Fri, Mar 08 1985
Portrait of Paul McGrathPaul McGrath
Paul McGrath was
58 in Advise & Consent
as 'Hardiman Fletcher'.
Mon, Apr 11 1904 –
Thu, Apr 13 1978
Portrait of Will GeerWill Geer
Will Geer was
60 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Minority Leader'.
Sun, Mar 09 1902 –
Sat, Apr 22 1978
Portrait of Betty WhiteBetty White
Betty White was
40 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Bessie Adams'.
Tue, Jan 17 1922 –
Fri, Dec 31 2021
Portrait of Tom HelmoreTom Helmore
Tom Helmore was
58 in Advise & Consent
as 'British Ambassador'.
Mon, Jan 04 1904 –
Tue, Sep 12 1995
Portrait of Rene PaulRene Paul
Rene Paul was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'French Ambassador'.
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Portrait of Paul StevensPaul Stevens
Paul Stevens was
41 in Advise & Consent
as 'Louis Newborn'.
Mon, Jan 17 1921 –
Wed, Jun 04 1986
Portrait of Russ BrownRuss Brown
Russ Brown was
70 in Advise & Consent
as 'Night Watchman Mike'.
Mon, May 30 1892 –
Mon, Oct 19 1964
Portrait of Malcolm AtterburyMalcolm Atterbury
Malcolm Atterbury was
55 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Tom August'.
Wed, Feb 20 1907 –
Sun, Aug 16 1992
Portrait of Janet Jane CartyJanet Jane Carty
Janet Jane Carty was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Pidge Anderson'.
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Portrait of Hilary EavesHilary Eaves
Hilary Eaves was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Lady Maudulayne'.
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Portrait of Michele MontauMichele Montau
Michele Montau was
37 in Advise & Consent
as 'Celestine Barre'.
Tue, Oct 21 1924 –
Fri, Mar 24 1989
Portrait of J. Edward McKinleyJ. Edward McKinley
J. Edward McKinley was
44 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Powell Hanson'.
Wed, Oct 10 1917 –
Fri, Jul 30 2004
Portrait of Bill QuinnBill Quinn
Bill Quinn was
50 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Paul Hendershot'.
Mon, May 06 1912 –
Fri, Apr 29 1994
Portrait of Tiki SantosTiki Santos
Tiki Santos was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Kanaho'.
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Portrait of Raoul De LeonRaoul De Leon
Raoul De Leon was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Velez'.
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Portrait of Chet StrattonChet Stratton
Chet Stratton was
51 in Advise & Consent
as 'Rev. Carney Birch'.
Sun, Jul 31 1910 –
Tue, Jul 07 1970
Portrait of Larry TuckerLarry Tucker
Larry Tucker was
27 in Advise & Consent
as 'Manuel'.
Sat, Jun 23 1934 –
Sun, Apr 01 2001
Portrait of Betty MurrayBetty Murray
Betty Murray was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Lafe Smith's Girlfriend'.
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Portrait of John GrangerJohn Granger
John Granger was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Ray Shaff'.
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Portrait of Sid GouldSid Gould
Sid Gould was
49 in Advise & Consent
as 'Bartender'.
Thu, Jul 18 1912 –
Fri, Jan 05 1996
Portrait of Meyer DavisMeyer Davis
Meyer Davis was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Orchestra Conductor'.
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Portrait of Irv KupcinetIrv Kupcinet
Irv Kupcinet was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Journalist #1'.
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Portrait of Robert C. WilsonRobert C. Wilson
Robert C. Wilson was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Journalist #2'.
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Portrait of Alan EmoryAlan Emory
Alan Emory was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Journalist #3'.
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Portrait of Jesse Stearns BuscherJesse Stearns Buscher
Jesse Stearns Buscher was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Journalist #4'.
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Portrait of Milton BerlinerMilton Berliner
Milton Berliner was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Journalist #5'.
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Portrait of Allan W. CromleyAllan W. Cromley
Allan W. Cromley was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Journalist #6'.
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Portrait of William KnightonWilliam Knighton
William Knighton was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'WHCA President'.
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Portrait of Guy M. GilletteGuy M. Gillette
Guy M. Gillette was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator Harper'.
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Portrait of Henry Fountain AshurstHenry Fountain Ashurst
Henry Fountain Ashurst was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator McCafferty'.
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Portrait of Raj MallickRaj Mallick
Raj Mallick was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Indian Ambassador'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leon AltonLeon Alton
Leon Alton was
54 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 23 1907 –
Fri, Aug 25 1995
Portrait of Walter BaconWalter Bacon
Walter Bacon was
71 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 13 1891 –
Wed, Nov 07 1973
Portrait of Joe BairdJoe Baird
Joe Baird was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie BakerEddie Baker
Eddie Baker was
64 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Tue, Nov 16 1897 –
Sun, Feb 04 1968
Portrait of Brandon BeachBrandon Beach
Brandon Beach was
82 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 18 1879 –
Fri, Nov 22 1974
Portrait of Mario CiminoMario Cimino
Mario Cimino was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roger ClarkRoger Clark
Roger Clark was
54 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 16 1908 –
Fri, Oct 13 1978
Portrait of Paul CristoPaul Cristo
Paul Cristo was
54 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Gallery Spectator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 25 1907 –
Sat, Jul 08 2000
Portrait of Harry DennyHarry Denny
Harry Denny was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George DeNormandGeorge DeNormand
George DeNormand was
58 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Tue, Sep 22 1903 –
Thu, Dec 23 1976
Portrait of George FordGeorge Ford
George Ford was
57 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 31 1905 –
Sat, Jul 30 1983
Portrait of Cay ForesterCay Forester
Cay Forester was
40 in Advise & Consent
as 'President's Secretary (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 26 1921 –
Sat, Jun 18 2005
Portrait of Bobby GilbertBobby Gilbert
Bobby Gilbert was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Polly GuggenheimPolly Guggenheim
Polly Guggenheim was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Socialite (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Clive HallidayClive Halliday
Clive Halliday was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Helen HardinHelen Hardin
Helen Hardin was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Socialite (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Henry JacksonHenry Jackson
Henry Jackson was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Drink Refuser (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Virgil JohansenVirgil Johansen
Virgil Johansen was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kenner G. KempKenner G. Kemp
Kenner G. Kemp was
54 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Chamber Reporter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 03 1908 –
Mon, May 13 1985
Portrait of Joseph La CavaJoseph La Cava
Joseph La Cava was
53 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 16 1908 –
Tue, Feb 04 1992
Portrait of Evelyn LincolnEvelyn Lincoln
Evelyn Lincoln was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Al McGranaryAl McGranary
Al McGranary was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of William MeaderWilliam Meader
William Meader was
57 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jul 04 1904 –
Sun, Apr 15 1979
Portrait of Harold MillerHarold Miller
Harold Miller was
68 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Official (uncredited)'.
Thu, May 31 1894 –
Tue, Jul 18 1972
Portrait of Sol MurgiSol Murgi
Sol Murgi was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Norman PapsonNorman Papson
Norman Papson was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Gay Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Charles PerryCharles Perry
Charles Perry was
61 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Gallery Spectator (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 26 1900 –
Sun, Feb 26 1967
Portrait of Paul PowerPaul Power
Paul Power was
59 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 07 1902 –
Fri, Apr 05 1968
Portrait of Walter ReedWalter Reed
Walter Reed was
46 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Staff Clerk (uncredited)'.
Thu, Feb 10 1916 –
Mon, Aug 20 2001
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda Richards
Leoda Richards was
55 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Sat, Feb 07 1998
Portrait of Clark RossClark Ross
Clark Ross was
48 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 02 1913 –
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Portrait of John RoyJohn Roy
John Roy was
64 in Advise & Consent
as 'Reporter (uncredited)'.
Tue, May 03 1898 –
Sat, May 31 1975
Portrait of Carlisle RungeCarlisle Runge
Carlisle Runge was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick RyanDick Ryan
Dick Ryan was
65 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 25 1896 –
Tue, Aug 12 1969
Portrait of Jeffrey SayreJeffrey Sayre
Jeffrey Sayre was
61 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Staff Clerk (uncredited)'.
Mon, Dec 03 1900 –
Thu, Sep 26 1974
Portrait of Louis ScheyvenLouis Scheyven
Louis Scheyven was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bernard SellBernard Sell
Bernard Sell was
53 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Sep 17 1908 –
Sun, May 23 1993
Portrait of Stephen SoldiStephen Soldi
Stephen Soldi was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Senate Gallery Spectator (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marion Lloyd Stearns WhiteMarion Lloyd Stearns White
Marion Lloyd Stearns White was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Hal TaggartHal Taggart
Hal Taggart was
66 in Advise & Consent
as 'Senator (uncredited)'.
Sun, Apr 12 1896 –
Tue, Dec 07 1971
Portrait of Wayne TuckerWayne Tucker
Wayne Tucker was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Journalist (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harty WadsworthHarty Wadsworth
Harty Wadsworth was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jerry WadsworthJerry Wadsworth
Jerry Wadsworth was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Byron WhiteByron White
Byron White was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Washington Party Guest (uncredited)'.
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Crew

Portrait of Otto PremingerOtto Preminger
Otto Preminger was
55 in Advise & Consent
as 'Director, Producer'
Wed, Dec 05 1906 –
Wed, Apr 23 1986
Portrait of Larry PowellLarry Powell
Larry Powell was
39 in Advise & Consent
as 'Assistant Director'
Thu, May 17 1923
Portrait of Charles BohartCharles Bohart
Charles Bohart was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of L. V. McCardle Jr.L. V. McCardle Jr.
L. V. McCardle Jr. was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'First Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Sam LeavittSam Leavitt
Sam Leavitt was
58 in Advise & Consent
as 'Director of Photography'
Sat, Feb 06 1904 –
Wed, Mar 21 1984
Portrait of Don KranzeDon Kranze
Don Kranze was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Wendell MayesWendell Mayes
Wendell Mayes was
43 in Advise & Consent
as 'Screenplay'
Mon, Jul 22 1918 –
Sat, Mar 28 1992
Portrait of Max SlaterMax Slater
Max Slater was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Producer's Assistant'
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Portrait of Louis R. LoefflerLouis R. Loeffler
Louis R. Loeffler was
65 in Advise & Consent
as 'Editor'
Wed, Feb 24 1897 –
Sat, Apr 22 1972
Portrait of Leon BirnbaumLeon Birnbaum
Leon Birnbaum was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Sound Effects Editor'
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Portrait of Lee OsborneLee Osborne
Lee Osborne was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Music Editor'
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Portrait of Jerry FieldingJerry Fielding
Jerry Fielding was
39 in Advise & Consent
as 'Original Music Composer'
Sat, Jun 17 1922 –
Sun, Feb 17 1980
Portrait of Frank SinatraFrank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra was
46 in Advise & Consent
as 'Songs'
Sun, Dec 12 1915 –
Thu, May 14 1998
Portrait of Saul BassSaul Bass
Saul Bass was
42 in Advise & Consent
as 'Main Title Designer'
Sat, May 08 1920 –
Thu, Apr 25 1996
Portrait of Lyle R. WheelerLyle R. Wheeler
Lyle R. Wheeler was
57 in Advise & Consent
as 'Production Design'
Sun, Feb 12 1905 –
Wed, Jan 10 1990
Portrait of Robert JirasRobert Jiras
Robert Jiras was
39 in Advise & Consent
as 'Makeup Artist'
Fri, Jul 28 1922 –
Fri, Jan 07 2000
Portrait of Loring MandelLoring Mandel
Loring Mandel was
34 in Advise & Consent
as 'Theatre Play'
Sat, May 05 1928 –
Tue, Mar 24 2020
Portrait of Murray SpivackMurray Spivack
Murray Spivack was
58 in Advise & Consent
as 'Sound Recordist'
Sun, Sep 06 1903 –
Sun, May 08 1994
Portrait of Joe KingJoe King
Joe King was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
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Portrait of Del ArmstrongDel Armstrong
Del Armstrong was
46 in Advise & Consent
as 'Makeup Artist'
Sun, Jul 25 1915 –
Mon, Apr 21 2003
Portrait of Josh WeinerJosh Weiner
Josh Weiner was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Adele ParmenterAdele Parmenter
Adele Parmenter was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
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Portrait of Harold LewisHarold Lewis
Harold Lewis was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Sound'
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Portrait of Morris RosenMorris Rosen
Morris Rosen was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Key Grip'
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Portrait of Emil OsterEmil Oster
Emil Oster was
46 in Advise & Consent
as 'Camera Operator'
Fri, Dec 17 1915 –
Fri, Nov 02 2001
Portrait of Myrl StoltzMyrl Stoltz
Myrl Stoltz was
54 in Advise & Consent
as 'Hairstylist'
Wed, Feb 12 1908 –
Sun, Jun 13 1993
Portrait of Hope BryceHope Bryce
Hope Bryce was
35 in Advise & Consent
as 'Costume Coordinator'
Wed, Feb 16 1927
Portrait of Kathleen FaganKathleen Fagan
Kathleen Fagan was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Script Supervisor'
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Portrait of Saul MidwallSaul Midwall
Saul Midwall was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Camera Operator'
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Portrait of Henry WeinbergerHenry Weinberger
Henry Weinberger was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Unit Manager'
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Portrait of Eli BennecheEli Benneche
Eli Benneche was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Allen DruryAllen Drury
Allen Drury was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Technical Advisor, Novel'
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Portrait of Al St. HilaireAl St. Hilaire
Al St. Hilaire was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Still Photographer'
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Portrait of Ned WashingtonNed Washington
Ned Washington was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Lyricist'
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Portrait of Jack McEdwardJack McEdward
Jack McEdward was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Production Manager'
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Portrait of David De SilvaDavid De Silva
David De Silva was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Production Assistant'
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Portrait of James AlmondJames Almond
James Almond was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Gaffer'
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Portrait of Arnold PineArnold Pine
Arnold Pine was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Construction Manager'
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Portrait of Michael HarteMichael Harte
Michael Harte was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
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Portrait of Meyer M. GordonMeyer M. Gordon
Meyer M. Gordon was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Property Master'
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Portrait of Florence NerlingerFlorence Nerlinger
Florence Nerlinger was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Production Secretary'
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Portrait of Bill BlassBill Blass
Bill Blass was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Costume Designer'
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Portrait of William HamiltonWilliam Hamilton
William Hamilton was
>> in Advise & Consent
as 'Sound'
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