Return to Peyton Place (1961): Cast & Plot
Return to Peyton Place is a 1961 romantic drama directed by José Ferrer, starring Carol Lynley as Allison MacKenzie, Jeff Chandler and Jennifer Howard. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- José Ferrer
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Jerry Wald Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Return to Peyton Place About?
The premise of Return to Peyton Place without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After the success of the original story, the quiet community of Peyton Place erupts when they discover that Allison MacKenzie's debut novel uses them as its subjects, exposing scandals and private lives. The sequel follows the resulting outrage and the townspeople’s struggle to cope with the reveal, continuing the drama of the 1957 classic.
Return to Peyton Place Cast & Characters
Carol Lynley leads the cast as Allison MacKenzie, with Jeff Chandler as Lewis Jackman and Jennifer Howard as Diane Jackman. Directed by José Ferrer; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director José Ferrer
- Carol Lynley as Allison MacKenzie
- Jeff Chandler as Lewis Jackman
- Jennifer Howard as Diane Jackman
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Tuesday Weld as Selena Cross
Also Starring in Return to Peyton Place
· 16 more- Mary Astor Mrs. Roberta Carter
- Brett Halsey Theodore "Ted" Carter
- Joan Banks Mrs. Humphries
- Luciana Paluzzi Raffaella Carter
- Gunnar Hellström Nils
- Eleanor Parker Connie Rossi
- Robert Sterling Mike Rossi
- Bess Flowers Woman at Town Meeting
- Jack Carr Mr. Johnson
- Wilton Graff Dr. Fowkles
- Max Showalter Nick Parker
- George Boyce Townsman at Meeting
- Hari Rhodes Arthur
- Bob Crane Peter White
- Arthur Peterson Seth
- Warren Parker Lupus Wolf
More from José Ferrer
One more film directed by José Ferrer: State Fair.
Return to Peyton Place Plot Summary
What happens in Return to Peyton Place from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set roughly eight to ten years after the events of the original film, Allison MacKenzie [Carol Lynley] receives a phone call from publisher Lewis Jackman [Jeff Chandler], who promises to turn her book into a string of bestsellers and into a household name, a move that fills Allison with mixed excitement and trepidation.
Full summary
The whole story of Return to Peyton Place, scene by scene
Return to Peyton Place Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Return to Peyton Place.
How Well Do You Know Return to Peyton Place?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which character is the aspiring author whose book becomes a bestseller?
Cars in Return to Peyton Place
10 cars on screen, including the 1951 GMC PD 4103 and the 1961 Imperial Crown Convertible.
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1951 GMC PD 4103 Minor role -
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1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster W198 II Minor role
Return to Peyton Place Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Ritorno a Peyton Place” and “Les lauriers sont coupés”.
- Also known as
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- Ritorno a Peyton Place
- Les lauriers sont coupés
- Regreso a Peyton Place
- Rückkehr nach Peyton Place
- Повернутися в Пейтон-Плейс
- 청춘여정
- 重返故里
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Return to Peyton Place FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Return to Peyton Place, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Return to Peyton Place?
Return to Peyton Place runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was Return to Peyton Place released?
Return to Peyton Place was released on May 5, 1961.
Who directed Return to Peyton Place?
Return to Peyton Place was directed by José Ferrer.
More films by José Ferrer Who is in the cast of Return to Peyton Place?
Return to Peyton Place stars Carol Lynley as Allison MacKenzie, Jeff Chandler as Lewis Jackman and Jennifer Howard as Diane Jackman, among 20 credited actors.
Does Return to Peyton Place have a post-credit scene?
No. Return to Peyton Place has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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