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The Country Girl 1954

Runtime

104 mins

Language

English

English

   An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

An actor on the skids is given one more chance to regain his stardom, as well as his self-respect, yet his alcoholism may prevent that from happening.

Does The Country Girl have end credit scenes?

No!

The Country Girl does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of The Country Girl

Explore the complete cast of The Country Girl, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


William Holden

William Holden

Bernie Dodd

Grace Kelly

Grace Kelly

Georgie Elgin

Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

Frank Elgin

George Chakiris

George Chakiris

Dancer in Play (uncredited)

Anthony Ross

Anthony Ross

Philip Cook

Frank J. Scannell

Frank J. Scannell

Bartender (uncredited)

Morgan Brown

Morgan Brown

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Jon Provost

Jon Provost

Johnnie Elgin (uncredited)

Eddie Ryder

Eddie Ryder

Ed

Steve Carruthers

Steve Carruthers

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Sarah Selby

Sarah Selby

Theatregoer (uncredited)

Franklyn Farnum

Franklyn Farnum

First-Nighter (uncredited)

Max Wagner

Max Wagner

Expressman (uncredited)

Gene Reynolds

Gene Reynolds

Larry

Les Clark

Les Clark

Actor in Play (uncredited)

Jacqueline Fontaine

Jacqueline Fontaine

Lounge Singer

Dan White

Dan White

Man (uncredited)

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Harry 'Snub' Pollard

Stagehand (uncredited)

Frank McLure

Frank McLure

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Kenner G. Kemp

Kenner G. Kemp

Drunken Table Extra (uncredited)

Dick Gordon

Dick Gordon

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Wilbur Mack

Wilbur Mack

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Bess Flowers

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Harold Miller

Harold Miller

Theatre Party Guest (uncredited)

Foster H. Phinney

Foster H. Phinney

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Jeffrey Sayre

Jeffrey Sayre

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Charles Tannen

Charles Tannen

Photographer (uncredited)

Roy Damron

Roy Damron

Performer in Play (uncredited)

Chuck Hamilton

Chuck Hamilton

Police Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Jimmie Horan

Jimmie Horan

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Forbes Murray

Forbes Murray

Party Guest (uncredited)

George Ford

George Ford

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Hans Moebus

Hans Moebus

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Don Dunning

Don Dunning

Expressman (uncredited)

Jack Roberts

Jack Roberts

Man (uncredited)

Oliver Cross

Oliver Cross

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Jack Kenney

Jack Kenney

Actor in Play (uncredited)

Joe Ploski

Joe Ploski

Stagehand (uncredited)

Katherine Warren

Katherine Warren

Theatregoer (uncredited)

Charles Cirillo

Charles Cirillo

Waiter (uncredited)

Ed Fury

Ed Fury

Actor in Play (uncredited)

Chester Jones

Chester Jones

Ralph (uncredited)

Bob Alden

Bob Alden

Bellboy (uncredited)

Monty O'Grady

Monty O'Grady

Theatre Patron (uncredited)

Hal K. Dawson

Hal K. Dawson

Actor in Play (uncredited)

Buddy Bryan

Buddy Bryan

Performer in Play (uncredited)

Drusilla Davis

Drusilla Davis

Dancer in Play (uncredited)

Ida Moore

Ida Moore

Helen, Actress in Play (uncredited)

Howard Joslin

Howard Joslin

Actor in Play (uncredited)

Robert Locke Lorraine

Robert Locke Lorraine

Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Ruth Rickaby

Ruth Rickaby

Actress in Play (uncredited)

Robert Kent

Robert Kent

Paul Unger

Allan Douglas

Allan Douglas

Man (uncredited)

Rex Moore

Rex Moore

Stagehand (uncredited)

Victor Young

Victor Young

Conductor (uncredited)

Norman Stevens

Norman Stevens

Party Guest (uncredited)

Mary Ellen Batten

Mary Ellen Batten

Spectator (uncredited)

John W. Reynolds

John W. Reynolds

Henry Johnson

Neva Gilbert

Neva Gilbert

Lady (uncredited)

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Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for The Country Girl

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In a theatre, auditions are being held for a new musical production titled The Land Around Us. Director Bernie Dodd watches a number performed by fading star Frank Elgin and urges casting him in the leading role. This is met with strong opposition from producer Philip Cook. Yet Bernie insists on the down-on-his-luck Frank, who lives in a modest apartment with his wife Georgie Elgin.

[Frank Elgin] is, in truth, a demanding alcoholic who depends on Georgie for support. At first, he leads Bernie to blame [Georgie Elgin] for the decline of his career, making him accuse her of every rehearsal hiccup and of insisting on extras like a dresser and a run-of-the-show contract, first behind her back and eventually to her face. The real reason Frank’s career has faltered lies in his own deep-seated insecurity. Their five-year-old son, Johnnie Elgin, is tragically struck by a car and dies while in Frank’s care, leaving him devastated. Bernie also believes Georgie to be suicidal and a drunk, when, in truth, Frank bears both flaws.

Humiliated when he learns the truth, Bernie realizes that behind his hatred of Georgie was a strong attraction to her, and he kisses her. She tells him that it does not mean that anything has changed.

Frank’s performance is a success on opening night. Afterward, he demands respect from Cook. Earlier, Georgie had said that if Frank could stand on his own two feet, she could get away from him. At a party to celebrate the opening, Bernie believes Georgie will be free to leave Frank and tells her that he loves her. Later, Frank mentions he has noticed their longing looks, and the three of them talk. Shortly after, Frank leaves the party. Georgie says goodbye to Bernie, and he tells her he appreciates a loyal woman. She kisses him lightly and goes to catch up with Frank.

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The Country Girl Themes and Keywords

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