Review of A Face in the Crowd (1957) by Roy S — 14 Mar 2012
How have I not seen this film before? It is over fifty years old, yet it is as contemporary as Rush Limbaugh's recent faux pas and the 2012 election. It was made in 1957 when most Americans had only had a TV for a couple of years, yet it is every bit as good as Network or any other film about television.
Also way ahead of its time on race, sex, fame, politics, and media in general. Some seem to find Elia Kazan's direction a little over-the-top, but Griffith chews the scenery so well I could have easily watched more, and the whole film kept me wishing there were still directors who made films like this.
The great cast includes a very young Lee Remick, a fairly young Mike Wallace, and a Walter Winchell who is not very young at all.
This review of A Face in the Crowd (1957) was written by Roy S on 14 Mar 2012.
A Face in the Crowd has generally received very positive reviews.
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