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The Bad and the Beautiful

on BBC Two England

Oscar-winning drama starring Kirk Douglas, Lana Turner

A Hollywood producer calls together a writer, a director and a star. They are curious to know his purpose, and he reveals that ruthless movie mogul Jonathan Shields needs their help. But all three have vowed never to work with Shields again - and each remembers why.
(1952, PG) (Black and white)
See Films: pp 54-59 ****

Contributors

Director:
Vincente Minnelli
Jonathan Shields:
Kirk Douglas
Georgia Lorrison:
Lana Turner
Harry Pebbel:
Walter Pidgeon
James Lee Bartlow:
Dick Powell
Fred Amiel:
Barry Sullivan
Rosemary Bartlow:
Gloria Grahame
Victor Gaucho Ribera:
Gilbert Roland
Henry Whitfield:
Leo G. Carroll
Kay Amiel:
Vanessa Brown
Syd Murphy:
Paul Stewart
Gus:
Sammy White

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