Teresa (1951 film)

Teresa is a 1951 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Pier Angeli and John Ericson. The film's screenplay was written by Stewart Stern based on a story he wrote with Alfred Hayes, for which they were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Story.

Teresa
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFred Zinnemann
Produced byArthur Loew, Jr.
Screenplay byStewart Stern
Story by
Starring
Music byLouis Applebaum
CinematographyWilliam Miller
Edited by
Production
company
Distributed byMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Release date
  • April 5, 1951 (1951-04-05) (NYC)
Running time
102 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$610,000[1][2]
Box office$1,783,000[1]

Plot

Phillip Cass, a sensitive young man, is saddled with a mother from hell. While fighting in Italy during World War II, he marries a sweet, young Italian woman (Pier Angeli) who might be able to change his life and satisfy his desire to be loved. Readjustment proves difficult as the young couple have to share a New York apartment with his parents and sister, while Philip feels a failure at menial jobs. The birth of a baby finally gives the couple new hope.

Cast

Reception

According to MGM records, the film made $743,000 in the United States and Canada, and $1,004,000 elsewhere, recording a profit of $421,000.[1]

References
  1. Mannix, Eddie. The Eddie Mannix Ledger. Los Angeles: Margaret Herrick Library, Center for Motion Picture Study.
  2. Brady, Thomas F. (February 11, 1951). "Speculative Filmmaking on Low Budgets Increases ...". The New York Times.


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