Picture Mommy Dead
| Picture Mommy Dead | |
|---|---|
 Original theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Bert I. Gordon |
| Written by | Robert Sherman |
| Produced by | Bert I. Gordon |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Ellsworth Fredricks |
| Edited by | John A. Bushelman |
| Music by | Robert Drasnin |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Embassy Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1 million[2] |
Picture Mommy Dead is a 1966 American horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon and starring Don Ameche and Martha Hyer.[3] The film follows the genre of a "mad family", that Psycho (1960) started.
Plot summary
Susan Shelley thinks her father, Edward, killed her mother, Jessica, years ago. Newly released from an asylum after 3 years, she is reunited with her father and a new stepmother, Francene, but suspicious goings-on threaten to push her over the edge.
Cast
- Don Ameche as Edward Shelley
- Martha Hyer as Francene Shelley
- Susan Gordon as Susan Shelley
- Zsa Zsa Gabor as Jessica Flagmore Shelley
- Maxwell Reed as Anthony, the caretaker
- Wendell Corey as Lawyer Clayborn
- Signe Hasso as Sister René
- Anna Lee as Elsie Kornwald
- Kelly Corcoran as Little boy at estate sale
Production
Gene Tierney was originally announced for a lead role[4] and Hedy Lamarr was signed to support Ameche and Hyer.[5] However, Lamarr was fired from the film when she collapsed during filming from nervous exhaustion.[2] She was replaced by Gabor.
See also
References
- ^ "PICTURE MOMMY DEAD (X)". British Board of Film Classification. July 22, 1970. Retrieved January 28, 2015.
- ^ a b Hedy Lamarr Fired From Comeback Film: HEDY LAMARR Berman, Art. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 04 Feb 1966: 3.
- ^ http://allmovie.com/work/picture-mommy-dead-38089
- ^ Doris Day Director Named Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 03 Dec 1965: d26.
- ^ Duo Slated for 5 Pictures Martin, Betty. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) [Los Angeles, Calif] 21 Jan 1966: c6.
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