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Still from A New Leaf — A New Leaf (1971) — Elaine MayPhotographed by Gayne Rescher

Elaine May

A New Leaf

Name: A New Leaf
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1971
Duration: 102 min

United States / English / 1971 / 1h 42m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Comedy Romance

Letterboxd: 3.95/5·35.5K ratings·13.7K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

After running out of funds, Henry Graham, a carefree playboy, plots to marry and murder wealthy botanist Henrietta Lowell.

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Position 72

Credits

Crew

DirectorElaine May

WriterElaine May

CinematographerGayne Rescher

ComposerNeal Hefti

EditorDon Guidice, Fredric Steinkamp, Edward Beyer

ProducerHillard Elkins, Howard W. Koch, Joseph Manduke

Cast

Walter Matthauas Henry Graham

Elaine Mayas Henrietta Lowell

Jack Westonas Andy McPherson

George Roseas Harold

James Cocoas Uncle Harry

Doris Robertsas Mrs. Traggert

Renée Tayloras Sharon Hart

William Redfieldas Beckett

Graham Jarvisas Bo

Jess Osunaas Frank

David Doyleas Mel

Fred Stewartas Mr. von Rensaeller

Mark Gordonas John

Rose Arrickas Gloria Cunliffe

Conrad Bainas Professor Heinrich (uncredited)

William Hickeyas Smith (uncredited)

John O'Learyas Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Ida Berlinas Maid (uncredited)

Mildred Clintonas Mrs. Heinrich (uncredited)

Trent Goughas Victor the Butler (uncredited)

Double Feature

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Mikey and Nicky1976

Both directed by Elaine May

A New Leaf (1971) | Criteria