Ninotchkais a 1960 American TV film. It is a remake of the 1939Greta GarbofilmNinotchka.It was directed by Tom Donovan.[1]
| Ninotchka | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tom Donovan |
| Written by | Roger O. Hirson(1960 adaptation) Melchior Lengyel (story) |
| Screenplay by | Charles Brackett (1939 screenplay)) Walter Reisch (1939 screenplay) Billy Wilder (1939 screenplay) |
| Produced by | David Susskind |
| Starring | Maria Schell Gig Young Zsa Zsa Gabor |
| Distributed by | American Broadcasting Company |
Release date |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot summary
editNinotchka (Maria Schell) is a dedicated Soviet official on assignment in Paris to barter jewels for farm machinery. Her perspective on life changes when she falls in love.
Cast
edit- Maria Schellas Ninotchka
- Gig Youngas Leon
- Zsa Zsa Gabor
- Leon Belascoas Iranoff
- Mischa Aueras Buljanoff
- Henry Lascoeas Kopalski
- Friedrich von Ledebur
- William Hansen
- Gerald Hiken
- Anne Meara as Anna
- Boris Tumarin
Production
editIt was one of a series of movies thatDavid Susskindand his Talent Associates adapted for television. The starring role was given toMaria Schellwho had just appeared in a TV adaptation ofFor Whom the Bell Tolls.Schell said she had not seen the film. She added thatBilly Wildertold her "This is a girl who feels she has to be in love with mankind -and she falls in love with a man."[2]
Reception
editTheLos Angeles Timescalled it an "expert production".[3]TheChicago Tribunesaid Schell "couldn't have been a bigger hit."[4]TheNew York Timescalled it a "highly polished production" which had "dated".[5]
References
edit- ^J. P. (Apr 17, 1960). "TAPED 'NINOTCHKA'".New York Times.ProQuest115009529.
- ^Smith, C. (Apr 17, 1960). "THE TV SCENE".Los Angeles Times.ProQuest167681339.
- ^Barnes, A. (Apr 21, 1960). "TV REVIEW".Los Angeles Times.ProQuest167610553.
- ^Wolters, L. (Apr 21, 1960). "Ninotchka good fun on TV, too".Chicago Daily Tribune.ProQuest182480820.
- ^J. G. (Apr 21, 1960). "TV: Dated 'ninotchka'".New York Times.ProQuest115004992.
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