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The Glass Menagerie
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The Glass Menagerie

1966-12-08 · 104 min · ★ 6.7

Drama · TV Movie

An aging Southern Belle complicates life for her ambitious son and crippled daughter because of her own warped views of what life should be.

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Directors
Michael Elliott
Production companies
CBS
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

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Hal HolbrookHal Holbrookher son
Shirley BoothShirley BoothThe Mother
Barbara LodenBarbara Lodenher daughter
Pat HinglePat HingleThe Gentleman Caller

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