![]() In October 1958, Fox assigned Phillip Dunne to write and direct the film. In September Lynley was signed to a long-term contract at Fox and Dick Powell was to produce and direct. In August 1958, Fox announced that the leads would be played by Carol Lynley and Ray Stricklyn. Filming production įilm rights were bought by 20th Century Fox. The New York Times called it "a moving play". The play opened Februat the Playhouse Theatre. Newcomer Burt Brinckerhoff was the lead male role. Warren Berlinger joined the cast several months later. In June 1957 the title was changed back to Blue Denim. In December 1955, its title was changed to The Children's Comedy. William Schallert as George – Bank Vice President (uncredited).Malcolm Atterbury as Marriage License Clerk (uncredited).In the meantime, Arthur and Janet find out how much they do not yet know about life – and how much they truly care about each other. The three seek together to arrange an abortion and raise the funds, only to be discovered by their parents at the last moment. Unable to ask their parents (who misinterpret their pleas as "ordinary" teenage curiosity about sex and adulthood) for help, they turn to Ernie, who had boasted earlier about "helping a sailor who got his girl in trouble" by directing him to an abortionist – only to discover Ernie made it all up, based on secondhand stories. The relationship between Janet and Arthur results in her becoming pregnant. As Arthur's parents try to shelter him from negative things in life (like the euthanasia of the family dog, done while he is at school), he turns to Janet for comfort. While widower's-daughter Janet laughs at Arthur and Ernie's forays into smoking, drinking, and playing cards, she has always been interested in Arthur. The story is set in Dearborn, Michigan during the 1950s, and revolves around 14-year-old Arthur Bartley ( Brandon deWilde) and his schoolmates, 15-year-old Janet Willard ( Carol Lynley) and Ernie ( Warren Berlinger). Macdonald Carey, Marsha Hunt and Roberta Shore appear as supporting characters.ĭealing with the issues of teenage pregnancy and (then-illegal) abortion, both versions were not without controversy. ![]() 17-year-old Brandon deWilde appeared in his first "adult" role as the male lead Arthur Bartley. It starred Carol Lynley and Warren Berlinger who reprised their stage roles. Please note that due to export restrictions, we are unable to ship outside of Canada.Blue Denim is a 1959 American drama film based on a Broadway play by writer James Leo Herlihy. ![]() Please note we are unable to change and/or combine orders once they have been placed. You will receive confirmation via the email address provided that your order has been packed when your shipping label is printed. Due to high volume, please allow 1-2 weeks for your order to be fulfilled. ![]() Orders will begin shipping November 7th, 2023. If corms are exposed to temperatures below -5C, they will fail to thrive In colder areas (Zone 6 and below), ranunculus MUST be grown in a heated hoop house or planted out at the end of winter/early spring. Gardens with mild winter temperatures (Zone 7 and above), corms can be planted in the autumn and successfully overwintered outdoors with protection such as a low tunnel or frost cloth. ![]() A must grow!Ī link with full growing instructions will be emailed to you once your order has shipped The most gorgeous soft violet ranunculus we have ever grown! This beauty stops you in your tracks, is highly productive and no two stems are alike. ![]()
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