description Dodsworth Overview
Dodsworth is a 1936 drama film directed by William Wyler, adapting Sinclair Lewis’s 1929 novel. The screenplay was based on Sidney Howard's 1934 stage adaptation and starred Walter Huston in a reprise of his original role alongside Ruth Chatterton and Paul Lukas. It features a cast including Mary Astor and David Niven.
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info Dodsworth Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1936 |
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Who is Sam Dodsworth in Dodsworth?
Sam Dodsworth is a retired American automobile executive played by Walter Huston. The film follows him through Europe as his marriage to Fran, played by Ruth Chatterton, collapses under very different ideas of freedom and aging.
Was Dodsworth adapted from a book or a play?
Both. William Wyler's 1936 film adapts Sinclair Lewis's 1929 novel through Sidney Howard's stage version, and Walter Huston had already played Sam Dodsworth on stage.
Why do people mention Mary Astor when talking about Dodsworth?
Mary Astor plays Edith Cortright, the woman who offers Sam a calmer, more honest future than his failing marriage. Her role is important because the film's romance is less about youthful passion and more about emotional dignity later in life.
Did Dodsworth win any Oscars?
Dodsworth won the Academy Award for Best Art Direction for a black-and-white film. It also received several major nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director for William Wyler.
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