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Romantic drama

The Four Poster (1952): Cast

The Four Poster (1952) movie poster

The Four Poster is a 1952 romantic drama directed by Irving Reis, starring Rex Harrison as John Edwards and Lilli Palmer. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes.

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The Four Poster (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
Irving Reis
Genres
Romance , Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Four Poster About?

The premise of The Four Poster without spoilers.

In turn-of-the-century New York, the marriage of John and Abby Edwards unfolds over the years.

The Four Poster Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • animated opening credits
  • harrison and palmer
  • bed
  • wife and husband lead actors
  • sadness
  • joy
  • mother son relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • father son relationship
  • infidelity
  • death of wife
  • ceremony
+9 more
  • bedroom
  • 1940s
  • 1930s
  • 1920s
  • 1900s
  • 1890s
  • part animated
  • death of son
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The Four Poster Cast & Characters

Rex Harrison leads the cast as John Edwards, with Lilli Palmer as Abby Edwards. Directed by Irving Reis.

From the director

More from Irving Reis

More films directed by Irving Reis, best-rated first: The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, New Mexico, Three Husbands and Dancing in the Dark.

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Details

The Four Poster Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Das Himmelbett” and “Letto matrimoniale”.

Also known as
  • Das Himmelbett
  • Letto matrimoniale

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FAQ

The Four Poster FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Four Poster, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Four Poster?

The Four Poster runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Four Poster released?

The Four Poster was released on October 8, 1952.

Who directed The Four Poster?

The Four Poster was directed by Irving Reis.

More films by Irving Reis

Who is in the cast of The Four Poster?

The Four Poster stars Rex Harrison as John Edwards and Lilli Palmer as Abby Edwards.

Does The Four Poster have a post-credit scene?

No. The Four Poster has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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