Screenplay: William Inge

Direction Elia Kazan

Cast Natalie Wood · Warren Beatty · Pat Hingle · Audrey Christie

Synopsis Splendor in the Grass (1961) unfolds in the heart of rural Kansas, weaving a poignant and heart-wrenching love story between two teenagers, Deanie and Bud. Their intense emotions are stifled due to the disapproval of their families, who come from...

Direction Joshua Logan

Cast William Holden · Kim Novak · Rosalind Russell · Susan Strasberg

Synopsis Picnic (1956) follows the journey of a wandering man whose intentions to finally put down roots are swiftly disrupted. His irresistible charm inadvertently captivates the hearts of every woman in the small town he visits. This classic film features the...

Direction Daniel Mann

Cast Burt Lancaster · Shirley Booth · Terry Moore · Richard Jaeckel

Synopsis Come Back, Little Sheba (1952) follows the story of Doc and Lola Delaney, a couple who have been married for two decades but have struggled to address the underlying issues in their relationship. Lola's loss of a baby has left...

Direction Joshua Logan

Cast Marilyn Monroe · Don Murray · Arthur O'Connell · Betty Field

Synopsis Bus Stop (1956) follows the tale of a naive rodeo cowboy named Bo, who becomes infatuated with a cafe singer named Cherie during a stop in Phoenix. Cherie, eager to escape her current life, plans to flee to Los Angeles....

Direction John Frankenheimer

Cast Eva Marie Saint · Warren Beatty · Karl Malden · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis All Fall Down (1962) centers around the tumultuous relationship between Ralph and Annabell Willart, a couple perpetually at odds due to their disdain for their aimless son, Berry-Berry. The family dynamic takes a dramatic turn when Berry-Berry embarks on yet...

Direction Delbert Mann

Cast Robert Preston · Dorothy McGuire · Eve Arden · Angela Lansbury

Synopsis The Dark at the Top of the Stairs (1960) is set in Oklahoma during the 1920s and follows the story of Rubin Flood, a traveling salesman who faces financial ruin when his company goes under. This economic hardship exacerbates the...

Direction Roy Huggins · Robert Altman · Arthur Hiller · Richard L. Bare

Cast Rhodes Reason · Richard Anderson · Marilyn Maxwell · Joan Freeman

Synopsis Bus Stop (TV Series) (1961) is a television program that aired from 1961 to 1962, consisting of 26 episodes. The narrative revolves around Grace, who manages the bus stop in the quaint town of Sunrise, Colorado. Alongside her are key...

Direction Ivan Passer

Cast Bonnie Bedelia · Josh Brolin · Ben Caswell · J.D. Evermore

Synopsis Picnic (TV) (2000) unfolds in a small town where the local elite's son is set to wed the town's most admired beauty. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when the beauty queen crosses paths with a mysterious and intriguing...

Direction Richard C. Sarafian

Cast Melissa Gilbert · Michelle Pfeiffer · Cyril O'Reilly · Ned Beatty

Synopsis Splendor in the Grass (TV) (1981) follows the emotional journey of a pair of young lovers in the heartland of America during the pre-Depression era in Kansas. The narrative delves into the challenges they face as they navigate the expectations...

Direction Harvey Hart

Cast Ann-Margret · Michael Parks · Janet Margolin · Brad Dexter

Synopsis Bus Riley's Back in Town (1965) follows the journey of a young man who comes back to his hometown after spending three years serving in the navy. Upon his return, he discovers that much has changed. His younger sister has...

Direction Franklin J. Schaffner

Cast Joanne Woodward · Richard Beymer · Claire Trevor · Carol Lynley

Synopsis The Stripper (1963) follows the journey of Lila Green, a self-doubting and aging performer in Madame Olga's burlesque shows. When her partner, Rick, absconds with the show's funds, Madame Olga and Ronny dismiss Lila. Seeking refuge, Lila moves in with...

Direction Marvin J. Chomsky

Cast Anne Heywood · Donald Pleasence · Robert Vaughn · Earl Holliman

Synopsis Good Luck, Miss Wyckoff (1979) delves into the intricate and tumultuous life of a white, unmarried schoolteacher in 1956 Kansas. The narrative unfolds as she grapples with her own sexuality and emotions, further complicated by an abusive and inappropriate sexual...