The Glass Menagerie


2h 1973

Brief Synopsis

Katharine Hepburn made her television acting debut in this poetic adaptation of Tennessee Williams' wistful play about the memories and hopes of the Wingfield family during the 1930s. Filmed once before in 1950 with Gertrude Lawrence in the role of Amanda, this version offered Emmy Award-winning per

Film Details

Also Known As
Glass Menagerie
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1973
Location
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Katharine Hepburn made her television acting debut in this poetic adaptation of Tennessee Williams' wistful play about the memories and hopes of the Wingfield family during the 1930s. Filmed once before in 1950 with Gertrude Lawrence in the role of Amanda, this version offered Emmy Award-winning performances by Joanna Miles and Michael Moriarty (both in the supporting category).

Film Details

Also Known As
Glass Menagerie
Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Release Date
1973
Location
Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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Miscellaneous Notes

Aired in United States December 16, 1973