Ninotchka (1960 film)

Ninotchka is a 1960 American TV film. It is a remake of the 1939 film Ninotchka. It was directed by Tom Donovan.[1]

Cast

Production

It was one of a series of movies that David Susskind and his Talent Associates adapted for television. The starring role was given to Maria Schell who had just appeared in a TV adaptation of For Whom the Bell Tolls. Schell said she had not seen the film. She added that Billy Wilder told her "This is a girl who feels she has to be in love with mankind -and she falls in love with a man."[2]

Reception

The Los Angeles Times called it an "expert production".[3] The Chicago Tribune said Schell "couldn't have been a bigger hit."[4] The New York Times called it a "highly polished production" which had "dated".[5]

References

  1. ↑ By, J. P. (1960, Apr 17). TAPED 'NINOTCHKA'. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/115009529?accountid=13902
  2. ↑ Smith, C. (1960, Apr 17). THE TV SCENE. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/167681339?accountid=13902
  3. ↑ Barnes, A. (1960, Apr 21). TV REVIEW. Los Angeles Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/167610553?accountid=13902
  4. ↑ Wolters, L. (1960, Apr 21). Ninotchka good fun on TV, too. Chicago Daily Tribune (1923-1963) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/182480820?accountid=13902
  5. ↑ By, J. G. (1960, Apr 21). TV: Dated 'ninotchka'. New York Times (1923-Current File) Retrieved from https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy.sl.nsw.gov.au/docview/115004992?accountid=13902
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