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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
62 years ago
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Cast

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

Crew

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