Ten North Frederick
Following her father's funeral, Ann reflects on his final years marked by political decline, an unhappy marriage, and drinking only to discover he had experienced one secret period of joy and romance.
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"John O'Hara whose Pal Joey was brought to the screen the year before wrote the book Ten North Frederick on which this film is based. For some reason this is a film of Gary Cooper's that is rarely shown any more. Cooper is the WASP type upper crust patrician who has some political ambition. He's a well respected man in his area, except apparently in his own home. He's married to a woman who makes Lady MacBeth look like Mary Poppins. Geraldine Fitzgerald steals the acting honors in this film with her portrayal as the exponential shrew of a wife. Though I haven't seen ..."
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Spencer Tracy was originally cast in the lead role, but withdrew due to ill health and concerns over the ability of co-star Suzy Parker. Tracy told reporters in November 1957 he had withdrawn from this film to star in The Last Hurrah (1958).
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Following her father's funeral, Ann reflects on his final years marked by political decline, an unhappy marriage, and drinking only to discover he had experienced one secret period of joy and romance.