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Midweek Cinema: Period of Adjustment

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Starring Jane Fonda, Jim Hutton, Tony Franciosa

Two young couples are going through a period of adjustment - George Haverstick has doubts about his ability to be an adequate husband, Ralph Baitz has rebelled against the domination of his wife's parents.
One of Tennessee Williams's rare comedies, Period of Adjustment takes a number of perceptive digs at the American dream.
(This Week's Films: page 9)

Contributors

Author:
Tennessee Williams
Director:
George Roy Hill
Isabel Haverstick:
Jane Fonda
George Haverstick:
Jim Hutton
Ralph Baitz:
Tony Franciosa
Dorothea Baitz:
Lois Nettleton
Stewart P. McGill:
John McGiver
Mrs Alice McGill:
Mabel Albertson
Desk sergeant:
Jack Albertson
Source: Radio Times

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