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The Catered Affair
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The Catered Affair

1956-06-14 · 94 min · ★ 7.2

Drama

An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.

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Directors
Richard Brooks
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Bette DavisBette DavisAgnes Hurley
Ernest BorgnineErnest BorgnineTom Hurley
Debbie ReynoldsDebbie ReynoldsJane Hurley
Barry FitzgeraldBarry FitzgeraldJack Conlon
Rod TaylorRod TaylorRalph Halloran
Robert F. SimonRobert F. SimonMr. Halloran
Madge KennedyMadge KennedyMrs. Halloran
Dorothy StickneyDorothy StickneyMrs. Rafferty
Carol VeazieCarol VeazieMrs. Casey
Joan CamdenJoan CamdenAlice
Ray StricklynRay StricklynEddie Hurley
Jay AdlerJay AdlerSam Leiter
Dan TobinDan TobinHotel Caterer
Paul DentonBill
Augusta MerighiMrs. Musso
Mae ClarkeMae ClarkeSaleswoman (uncredited)
Don DevlinTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Joan BradshawGirl on Phone (uncredited)
Janice CarrollMrs. Casey's Daughter-in-law (uncredited)
John CostelloBartender (uncredited)

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