Mrs. Miniver (1960 film)

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Mrs. Miniver
Based onMrs. Miniver
by Jan Struther
Screenplay by George Baxt
George Froeschel
James Hilton
Arthur Wimperis
Directed by Marc Daniels
Starring Maureen O'Hara
Leo Genn
Cathleen Nesbitt
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Producer David Susskind
Running time90 minutes
Production company CBS
Original release
Network CBS
ReleaseJanuary 7, 1960 (1960-01-07)

Mrs Miniver is a 1960 TV adaptation of the novel Mrs. Miniver . [1]

Contents

Plot summary

Cast

Production

The show rehearsed for three weeks. [2]

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References

  1. "MAUREEN O'HARA STARS: In 'Mrs. Miniver' on Thursday". Chicago Daily Tribune. Jan 2, 1960. p. c7.
  2. JOHN P. SHANLEY. (Jan 3, 1960). "IRISH GIRL IN TOWN: Maureen O'Hara to Play "Mrs. Miniver" on TV". New York Times. p. X13.