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Picnic

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Picnic is a 1955 film adaptation of William Inge’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Directed by Joshua Logan, the movie stars William Holden, Kim Novak, and Rosalind Russell in a romantic comedy-drama set with supporting cast members. The production earned six Academy Award nominations and secured two wins.

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info Picnic Specifications

Country	United States
Year	1955

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What happens between Hal and Madge in Picnic?

Hal Carter arrives in a small Kansas town looking for work and quickly attracts Madge Owens, who is dating the wealthier Alan Benson. Their connection erupts during the Labor Day picnic and forces Madge to choose between social security and an uncertain future with Hal.

Why is the dance scene in Picnic so famous?

William Holden and Kim Novak dance closely to "Moonglow" as "Theme from Picnic" enters the arrangement. The sequence conveys Hal and Madge's attraction with movement and music instead of extensive dialogue.

Is Picnic based on a stage play?

Yes, Joshua Logan's 1955 film adapts William Inge's Pulitzer Prize-winning Broadway play. Logan had also directed the stage production before making the film.

Which Oscars did Picnic win?

Picnic received six Academy Award nominations and won two. The winning categories were Best Art Direction for a color film and Best Film Editing.

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