God Is My Partner is a 1957 American drama film directed by William F. Claxton and written by Charles F. Royal.[2] The film stars Walter Brennan, John Hoyt, Marion Ross, Jesse White, Nelson Leigh and Charles Lane. The film was released in July 1957, by 20th Century Fox.[3][4] It cost $150,000 and returned more than $750,000.[1][5]
| God Is My Partner | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | William F. Claxton |
| Written by | Charles F. Royal |
| Produced by | Sam Hersh |
| Starring | Walter Brennan John Hoyt Marion Ross Jesse White Nelson Leigh Charles Lane |
| Cinematography | Walter Strenge |
| Edited by | Robert Fritch |
| Music by | Paul Dunlap |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $150,000[1] |
| Box office | more than $750,000[1] |
Plot
editProminent surgeon Charles Grayson retires from his practice, intending to donate his money to charitable religious causes. His family launches a suit against him, hoping to have him declared legally incompetent and unable to manage his money. But Grayson's faithful niece Frances, an attorney, takes on his courtroom defense. Thanks to the testimony of many of his grateful patients, Brennan is declared sane and is permitted by court decree to spend his money as he sees fit.
Cast
edit- Walter Brennan as Dr. Charles Grayson
- John Hoyt as Gordon Palmer
- Marion Ross as Frances Denning
- Jesse White as Louis 'The Lump' Lumpkin
- Nelson Leigh as Rev. William Goodwin
- Charles Lane as Judge Warner
- Ellen Corby as Mrs. Dalton
- Paul Cavanagh as Dr. James Brady
- Nancy Kulp as Maxine Spelvana
- John Harmon as 'Long Shot' Ben Renson
- Lyle Talbot as Dr. Warburton
- Charles H. Gray as Ross Newman
- Gloria Blondell as Tree Critic / Wife
- Edgar Dearing as Mike Malone
References
edit- ^ a b c Scheuer, Philip K. (Sep 5, 1960). "Showman Divulges First-Aid Program: 'Forgotten Fans in Sticks' Have Champion in Lippert". Los Angeles Times. p. 25.
- ^ "God Is My Partner". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
- ^ "God Is My Partner (1957) – Overview". TCM.com. 1957-06-04. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
- ^ Crowther, Bosley (2014). "God-Is-My-Partner – Trailer – Cast – Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2014-07-24. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
- ^ "GOD IS MY PARTNER". Monthly Film Bulletin. Vol. 24. 1957. p. 127. ProQuest 1305817105.
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