The Crooked Hearts
| The Crooked Hearts | |
|---|---|
| Based on | Lonelyheart 4122 novel by Colin Watson |
| Written by | A.J. Russell |
| Directed by | Jay Sandrich |
| Starring | Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Rosalind Russell Ross Martin Michael Murphy Maureen O'Sullivan |
| Music by | Billy Goldenberg |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lee Rich |
| Producer | Allen S. Epstein |
| Cinematography | Joe Biroc |
| Editor | Gene Fowler Jr. |
| Running time | 74 minutes |
| Production company | Lorimar Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | November 8, 1972 |
The Crooked Hearts is a 1972 American made-for-television comedy film starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Rosalind Russell. It was directed by Jay Sandrich and was Russell's last film. The film originally aired as the ABC Movie of the Week on November 8, 1972.
Plot
Lorita Dorsey is a widow trying to marry rich bachelor Rex Willoughby.
Cast
- Rosalind Russell as Laurita Dorsey
- Douglas Fairbanks Jr. as Rex Willoughby
- Ross Martin as Sergeant Daniel Shane
- Michael Murphy as Frank Adamic
- Maureen O'Sullivan as Lillian Stanton
- Kent Smith as James Simpson
- Dick Van Patten as Edward—Desk Clerk
- Patrick Campbell as Taxi Driver
- Liam Dunn as Writer
- Penny Marshall as Waitress
- Kenneth Tobey as Fisherman
Production
The film was shot over 12 days.[1]
Reception
Th New York Times said it "wears exceedingly thin".[2] The Los Angeles Times called it "outstanding".[3]
