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Barrie tries to meet her boat as it arrives in New York City, but she avoids him and absconds to the country home of her friend Irene Burroughs (Rose Hobart). The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Crothers. With Joan Crawford, Fredric March, Ruth Hussey, John Carroll. Play Trailer; Saint... Or Screwball? Directed by George Cukor. ... Well, Susan is with God; She was too good for me. The supporting cast features Rita Hayworth and Nigel Bruce. At first, Barrie is taken in by Susan's new passion, believing it is a sign of maturity, but he suffers disappointment when he realizes it is simply another manifestation of her shallowness. Barrie Trexel. • The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Crothers. TV Shows. See all reviews from the United States > Back to top. The original run was a production directed by John Golden and designed by Jo Mielziner, starring Gertrude Lawrence and ran for 288 performances. A flighty socialite neglects her family to promote a new religious group. Written in 1937, SUSAN AND GOD is a glittering comedy of a socialite who has found religion but lost herself. 4.0 out of 5 stars Susan and God. Susan and God is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Crothers. Broadway Play Comedy. George Cukor. A psychiatrist and the mother superior of the convent clash during the resulting investigation. The supporting cast … It is! MGM reportedly paid $75,000 (USD) for the rights to the play. The … Top Billed Cast. Susan and God (Original, Play, Comedy, Broadway) opened in New York City Oct 7, 1937 and played through Jun 10, 1938. Susan and God is een film uit 1940 onder regie van George Cukor. Overview. NEWS OF THE STAGE; ' Susan and God' Title of the New Rachel Crothers Play -- Other Items of Next Season. Susan and God (1940) 06/07/1940 (US) Comedy, Drama 1h 57m User Score. On her return to America, Susan takes on the task of spreading her new found religious experience with her closest friends - only to drive them crazy. Joan Crawford. Susan and God was released on Region 1 DVD on April 6, 2010 from the online Warner Bros. Archive Collection. The Mint Theater Company has unearthed a rare gem in its revival of the 1937 comedy "Susan and God" by Rachel Crothers, at one time one of the … Older book as advertised but in good condition. Reviews: Susan and God. Susan Trexel is a wealthy socialite, who while vacationing in Europe undergoes a religious transformation. "Susan and God" is forgotten and Noel Coward is not, because nihilist Noel skates on the thin ice of farce, whereas Crothers gets serious in the last act. Anita Loos. The … Your IP: 66.115.166.229 Play Reviews: Susan and God How to Request Copies To request copies, please use the information above and refer to our request forms, policies, and pricing guidelines. Crothers' play reportedly was inspired by Dr. Frank Buchman's Oxford Group, a religious movement of the 1930s.[3]. Theater review by Misha Berson: Taproot Theatre's revival of "Susan and God," a 1930s Broadway play, mixes classic "women's issues" with a healthy dose of religion and wit. However, there's more than a lot of amusing dialogue to this story of a woman who finds religion -- albeit one that fits right into her frivolous … Full Length Play, Comedy / 6f, 5m Rachel Crothers "While Susan and God is a gentle play that comes to old-fashioned conclusions, the journey is filled with authentic longing, joy, anger, frustration and grace, with the women in particular so alive, it's hard not to think that only a … Ook Greer Garson werd overwogen voor de hoofdrol. While they all blow off Susan's musings, it sticks with them, and Barrie comes to the house to beg for forgiveness. If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016. Susan's own life is in disarray: she is estranged from her intelligent and sensitive husband Barrie and has neglected her introverted and maladjusted daughter Blossom. Susan and God. De film is gebaseerd op een toneelstuk van Rachel Crothers, dat in première ging in 1937. She is estranged from her intelligent and sensitive husband Barrie (Fredric March), who has been driven to drink by his wife's insensitivity, and she has neglected her introverted and maladjusted daughter Blossom (Rita Quigley). Susan and God is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March and directed by George Cukor. A painful note too.”) Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Susan Trexel. Susan and God is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March. [2], On June 7, 1938, an excerpt from Susan and God was the first Broadway play with its original cast to be broadcast on television. Susan Peters She was 18, 31 years old when she died as Party Guest (uncredited) Richard Crane He was 22, 50 years old when he died Variety noted "Joan Crawford provides a strong portrayal of Susan...George Cukor's direction highlights the characterizations he unfolds." Cloudflare Ray ID: 63dfd9106a525e90 Susan is not mentioned in the play again but her brief appearance in the text helps to emphasize the Nurse's soft and maternal nature. Jul 11, 2012 - Find the perfect handmade gift, vintage & on-trend clothes, unique jewelry, and more… lots more. Susan and God (1940) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Susan, a flighty society matron, returns from Europe earlier than expected waxing enthusiastic about a new religious movement. (“If you really look at anything,” he’d later say, “there’s always a comic note. Greer Garson was considered for the role before it went to Joan Crawford. "[4], Although well-reviewed, the movie failed to make a return on its budget; according to MGM records, it made $817,000 in the U.S. and Canada and $279,000 in other markets, resulting in a loss of $433,000. Menu. Howard Barnes in the New York Herald Tribune wrote "[Crawford] is not entirely successful in blending silliness with romantic power. Susan and God is een film uit 1940 onder regie van George Cukor. You may need to download version 2.0 now from the Chrome Web Store. Meanwhile, her husband Barrie, and … Susan and God. • He asks her to give him another chance for the sake of their daughter Blossom, and offers to finally grant Susan the divorce she seeks if he takes another drink. The title is a pun on the Latin phrase Agnus Dei (Lamb of God). Susan and God is a problem play, a realistic drama focused on social issues in the tradition of Henrik Ibsen. Ruth Hussey. Agnes of God is a 1979 play by American playwright John Pielmeier which tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth and insists that the child was the result of a virgin conception. Gradually, Susan begins to understand the pain she has caused her family and determines to put her own house in order before meddling in the lives of others. Susan (Joan Crawford), a flighty society matron, returns from Europe earlier than expected waxing enthusiastic about a new religious movement. Performance & security by Cloudflare. As she famously declared to studio brass in her campaign to win the role of Susan, "I'd play Wally Beery's grandmother if it's a good part." The supporting cast features Rita Hayworth and Nigel Bruce. When actress Nancy Kelly (1921-1995) signed a Hollywood movie contract and left the play, Coleman auditioned for her part and was chosen for the role of Blossom Drexel, the adolescent daughter of Susan Drexel, played by Gertrude Lawrence (1898-1952). On the surface Susan and God is a country house comedy with dialogue and characters reminiscent of a Noel Coward play. Another way to prevent getting this page in the future is to use Privacy Pass. Susan and God 1h 55m drama, ... MGM queen Norma Shearer turned down the role because she didn't want to play a mature woman with children! Susan and God / Cast . De titelrol die door Joan Crawford werd gespeeld, zou eigenlijk gespeeld worden door Norma Shearer. Susan And God. For Crawford, Susan and God (headlined on Broadway by the formidable Gertrude Lawrence) was her chance to play a more nuanced part than her typical shopgirl-makes-good characters. Susan and God is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March. If you are on a personal connection, like at home, you can run an anti-virus scan on your device to make sure it is not infected with malware. It was intended as a vehicle for Norma Shearer, but the star refused to play the role of a mother with a teenage daughter. Rita Hayworth was loaned to MGM for this film by her studio Columbia Pictures. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Crothers. A story of a woman who proselytizes to friends while ignoring her troubled family, the play’s initial run starring Gertrude Lawrence lasted 288 performances. Ook Greer Garson werd overwogen voor de hoofdrol. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to the web property. Anita Loos' adaptation of the successful drama by Rachel Crothers was actually better than the play's script. Susan Trexel (Joan Crawford) returns home from Europe, bursting to share her spiritual transformation with her friends. At first, Barrie is taken in by Susan's new passion, believing it is a sign of maturity, but he Susan Trexel, a flighty society matron, returns from Europe waxing enthusiatic about a new religious movement. In 1943, the play … Read more. The film follows the story of a society matron whose newfound religious fervor changes the relationships around her. Susan consents and agrees to spend the summer with the family, thus making Blossom very happy. The screenplay was written by Anita Loos and was based upon a 1937 play by Rachel Crothers. Helpful. Broadway Play Comedy. Susan and God is a 1940 American comedy-drama film released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer directed by George Cukor and starring Joan Crawford and Fredric March. My mom wanted to read the play again and this did the job. This was Fredric March's return to film after a year and a half's absence appearing on the stage. De titelrol die door Joan Crawford werd gespeeld, zou eigenlijk gespeeld worden door Norma Shearer. Susan also insults Irene by telling her that she's unsuited for her lover Mike (Bruce Cabot). Susan and God. Director. Susan Trexel. City Center 131 W. 55th St., New York, NY The Mint Theatre Company will wrap up its season of neglected plays by American women playwrights on June 18, when it opens its production of Rachel Crothers’ 1937 work Susan and God. https://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/27/theater/reviews/27mint.html?_r=0, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: The Intimate Diary of A Professional Lady, Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Susan_and_God&oldid=999616393, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 11 January 2021, at 02:34. Fredric March. While at the house, her fervor and sermons alienate friends "Hutchie" and Leonora (Nigel Bruce and Rita Hayworth) by insisting Leonora leave her elderly husband and return to the stage. Inspired by Frank Buchman’s influential Moral Re-Armament movement and based on a hit Broadway play by Rachel Crothers, Susan and God found Cukor nimbly treading the line between light comedy and social critique. Verified Purchase. Movies. The film Susan and God was based on Rachel Crothers' play Susan and God, which premiered in Princeton, New Jersey, then opened on Broadway on October 7, 1937 at the Plymouth Theatre. Station W2XBS used exact replicas of the stage sets, with Nancy Coleman, Gertrude Lawrence, and Paul McGrath appearing on the broadcast.[5]. Screenplay. Joan Crawford. De film is gebaseerd op een toneelstuk van Rachel Crothers, dat in première ging in 1937. Comment Report abuse. Charlotte. Susan and God, a comedy-drama written by Rachel Crothers, gave Coleman her big break. 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