Sylvia
"Carroll Baker is the Fury. George Maharis is the Force. Sylvia is the Explosion!"
Originally released in 1965. Sylvia is a drama/thriller film. directed by Gordon Douglas.
Starring Carroll Baker, George Maharis, and Joanne Dru
Synopsis
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Carroll Baker
as Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle)
George Maharis
as Alan Macklin
Joanne Dru
as Jane (Bronson) Phillips
Peter Lawford
as Frederic Summers
Viveca Lindfors
as Irma Olanski
Edmond O'Brien
as Oscar Stewart
Aldo Ray
as Jonas Karoki
Ann Sothern
as Mrs. Argona / Grace Argona
Lloyd Bochner
as Bruce Stamford III
Paul Gilbert
as Lola Diamond
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Martin Poll Productions
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sylvia about?
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some d...
Who directed Sylvia?
Sylvia was directed by Gordon Douglas.
How long is Sylvia?
Sylvia has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Sylvia released?
Sylvia was released on February 10, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sylvia?
The main cast of Sylvia includes Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru, Peter Lawford, Viveca Lindfors.