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Gentleman's Agreement (1947) | Criteria

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Gentleman's Agreement

English • 1947 • 1h 58m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

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Synopsis

A magazine writer poses as a Jew to expose anti-Semitism.

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Directed by Elia Kazan
Position 2
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Read All About It!
Position 10
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November 2021
Position 36

Credits

Crew

DirectorElia Kazan

WriterMoss Hart

CinematographerArthur C. Miller

ComposerAlfred Newman

ProducerDarryl F. Zanuck

Cast

Gregory Peckas Philip Schuyler Green

Dorothy McGuireas Kathy Lacy

John Garfieldas Dave Goldman

Celeste Holmas Anne Dettrey

as Mrs. Green

June Havocas Elaine Wales

Albert Dekkeras John Minify

Jane Wyattas Jane

Dean Stockwellas Tommy Green

Nicholas Joyas Dr. Craigie

Sam Jaffeas Professor Fred Lieberman

Harold Vermilyeaas Lou Jordan

Ransom M. Shermanas Bill Payson

Virginia Greggas Third Woman

Roy Robertsas Mr. Calkins

Franklyn Farnumas Party Guest

John Newlandas Bill

Lee MacGregoras Bellboy