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Still from Storm Center — Storm Center (1956) — Daniel TaradashPhotographed by Burnett Guffey

Poster for Storm Center

Daniel Taradash

Storm Center

English / 1956 / 1h 25m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 3.29/5·1.3K ratings·425 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

Politicians go after a small-town librarian when she refuses to ban a book. She's quickly labeled a Communist.

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Position 88

Credits

Crew

DirectorDaniel Taradash

WriterElick Moll, Daniel Taradash

CinematographerBurnett Guffey

Composer

EditorWilliam A. Lyon

ProducerJulian Blaustein

Cast

Bette Davisas Alicia Hull

Brian Keithas Paul Duncan

Kim Hunteras Martha Lockridge

Paul Kellyas Judge Robert Ellerbe

Joe Mantellas George Slater

Kevin Coughlinas Freddie Slater

Sally Brophyas Laura Slater

Curtis Cookseyas Stacey Martin

Kathryn Grantas Hazel Levering

Edward Plattas Rev. Wilson

Howard Wierumas Mayor Levering

Michael Raffettoas Edgar Greenbaum

Joseph Kearnsas Mr. Morrisey

Howard Wendellas Sen. Bascomb

Burt Mustinas Carl (uncredited)

Storm Center (1956) | Criteria