Lizzie (1957)
- Starring:
- Eleanor Parker, Richard Boone, (more)
- Director(s):
- Leon Chooluck, Hugo Haas, (more)
Synopsis of Lizzie
Though his staunchest supporters may disagree, Lizzie is arguably director Hugo Haas' best film. Adapted from Shirley Jackson's The Bird's Nest, the film is a tour de force for Eleanor Parker, who plays the schizophrenic title character. Depending on the circumstances, Lizzie adopts one of three distinct personalities--one is good, one is bad and the third is hopelessly neurotic. Psychiatrist Neal Wright (Richard Boone) tries his best to help Lizzie, but he is undercut by the abusive behavior of the girl's drunken floozy of an aunt (Joan Blondell). Financed by Kirk Douglas' Bryna Productions, Lizzie was overshadowed by the box-office success of the similarly-themed Three Faces of Eve, which was released shortly afterward. Pop crooner Johnny Mathis made his debut as a lounge singer in this film, performing "It's Not for Me To Say." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Lizzie
- Eleanor Parker - Elizabeth Richmond
- Joan Blondell - Aunt Morgan
- Ric Roman - Johnny Valenzo
- John Reach - Robin
- Johnny Mathis - Nightclub Singer
- Carol Wells - Elizabeth, Age 13
- Pat Golden - Man in Bar
- Michael Mark - Bartender
- Richard Boone - Dr. Neal Wright
- Hugo Haas - Walter Brenner
- Dorothy Arnold - Elizabeth's Mother
- Marion Ross - Ruth Seaton
- Jan Englund - Helen Jameson
- Gene Walker - Guard
- Dick Paxton - Waiter
- Director(s):
- Hugo Haas, Leon Chooluck
- Writer(s):
- Mel Dinelli
- Producer(s):
- Jerry Bresler
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