A Place in the Sun Review
A Place in the Sun removes much of the insight and depth of Theodore_Dreiser's source novel, taking just the plot and turning it into a solidly entertaining Hollywood production. Director George_Stevens was a capable craftsman who understood the advantages of a studio's resources. He shows his skills in combining top-grade stars and a powerful story, while giving the film a glossy veneer of class. The performances are generally strong, most notably Montgomery_Clift and Elizabeth_Taylor. Helped strongly by its first-rate tech credits, the film won six Oscars, including for director Stevens, costume designer Edith_Head, and composer Franz_Waxman, though the Best Picture nod went to An American in Paris. Richard Gilliam, Rovi
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