Della (1964): Cast & Plot
Della is a 1964 drama directed by Robert Gist, starring Joan Crawford as Della Chappell, Charles Bickford and Richard Carlson. It runs 1 hour 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 8m (68 min)
- Director
- Robert Gist
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Four Stars Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Della About?
The premise of Della without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Della Chappell, a fabulously wealthy recluse, owns a tract of land coveted by a development company. The town dispatches negotiator Barney Stafford, who meets Della and is soon drawn to her equally withdrawn daughter, Jenny. As Barney courts Jenny, he uncovers a disturbing secret that isolates the family from the outside world.
Della Themes & Keywords
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- wealthy widow
- mother daughter relationship
- romantic rivalry
- real estate deal
- bare chested male
- hairy chest
- manipulative female
- domineering mother
- possessive love
- dark family secret
- character name as title
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- man
- independent film
Della Cast & Characters
Joan Crawford leads the cast as Della Chappell, with Charles Bickford as Hugh Stafford and Richard Carlson as David Stafford. Directed by Robert Gist; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Robert Gist
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Joan Crawford as Della Chappell -
Charles Bickford as Hugh Stafford - Richard Carlson as David Stafford
- Paul Burke as Barney Stafford
Also Starring in Della
· 11 more- Robert Sampson Joel Stafford
- James Noah Chris Stafford
- Marianna Case Addie Stafford
- Diane Baker Jenny Chappell
- Otto Kruger Walter Garrick
- Barney Phillips Eric Kline
- Richard Bull Mark Nodella
- Walter Woolf King Sam Jordon
- Voltaire Perkins Herb Foster
- Sara Taft Mrs. Kyle
- Jan Shepard Secretary
More from Robert Gist
One more film directed by Robert Gist: An American Dream.
Della Plot Summary
What happens in Della from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the coastal town of Royal Bay, Della Chappell is a reclusive, immensely powerful matriarch who has used her wealth to shape the town’s future and keep most of its control in her hands. When an outside development company proposes sweeping changes, she refuses to even consider the deal, standing firm against buyers who would alter the landscape she has built. At her side is the protection of her daughter, Jenny Chappell, whose life is sheltered within the family’s fortress of secrecy.
Full summary
The whole story of Della, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Della?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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In which coastal town does the story of Della take place?
Cars in Della
11 cars on screen, including the 1963 Ford Thunderbird and the 1963 Lincoln Continental.
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1963 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1963 Lincoln Continental Important role -
1960 Porsche 356 B Coupé T5 Important role -
1962 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
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Della FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Della, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Della?
Della runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
When was Della released?
Della was released on August 8, 1964.
Who directed Della?
Della was directed by Robert Gist.
More films by Robert Gist Who is in the cast of Della?
Della stars Joan Crawford as Della Chappell, Charles Bickford as Hugh Stafford and Richard Carlson as David Stafford, among 15 credited actors.
Does Della have a post-credit scene?
No. Della has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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