The Stripper

This routine tale of an aspiring actress on the verge of a sharp decline is directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and features Joanne Woodward in a skillful and engaging portrayal of Lila, the would-be thespian. The setting is a small town in the plains state of Kansas where Lila finds herself stranded when her job falls apart. Thanks to her friend Helen (Clair Trevor) she is not left out in... (read more) the cold. Helen's household includes only one other person, her adult son Kenny (Richard Beymer) who is captivated by Lila, and the two have a brief, one-night stand. Kenny gets cold feet when it comes to commitment, spurring Lila to go out looking for any work at all. Her sleazy boyfriend-manager Ricky suggests stripping for the conventions that come and go, and Lila finds herself on the brink of a downhill slide. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi

Cast:

• Joanne Woodward
• Richard Beymer
• Claire Trevor
• Carol Lynley
• Robert Webber
• Louis Nye
• Gypsy Rose Lee
• Michael J. Pollard
• Sondra Kerr
• Susan Brown
• Marlene de Lamater
• Gary Pagett
• Ralph Lee
• Bing Russell

Director(s):

Franklin J. Schaffner

Writer(s):

Meade Roberts

Producer(s):

Jerry Wald