Sean astin says mother patty duke suffered terribly. Patty duke was born anna marie duke on december 14, 1946 in elmhurst, new york, to frances margaret mcmahon, a cashier, and john patrick duke, a cab driver and handyman. Dec 29, 2016 patty duke singing a girl is a girl is a girl, originally from the soundtrack by the united artists label of her 1965 movie billie, and remastered for the capitol labels 1996 lp the best of. Oct 01, 2017 freshfaced and hopeful, billie carol is the ideal role model. Billie is a movie starring patty duke as a very talented tomboy. Billie 1965 cast and crew billie patty duke is a tomboy who loves sports. I was a huge duke fan growing up as a devout heterosexual boy in the early 1980s, but i.
Patty duke was once the poster child for troubled former child stars. Mar 2, 2018 patty duke and anne bancroft on the set of billie 1965 united artists b. In this clip from the 1965 family comedymusical billie, billie patty duke is greeted by two men from life magazine who are interested in doing a cover story on her. Anne bancroft and patty duke in billie patty duke and anne bancroft on the set of billie1965 united artists b. Very much a product of its time this is a simple little comedy that feels like a disney movie even though made for mgm. Warren berlinger is the boyfriend who feels threatened by billie s sporting prowess, and that girls ted bessell also puts in a fun appearance. Her acting career began when she was introduced to her brother ray dukes managers, john and ethel ross. Warren berlinger is the boyfriend who feels threatened by billies sporting prowess, and that girls ted bessell also puts in a.
She then starred in her own sitcom titled the patty duke show 1963. How patty dukes mental illness affected her love life. It stars, patty duke who plays the character billie, a tomboy who causes a problem with her school when she is put on the all boys track team by the impressed school coach. Billie is harmless fluff in the vein of gidget and beach party. Patty duke wins oustanding single performance emmy for my sweet charlie.
Patty duke in billie 1965 patty duke, duke movie, in and. My comments refer only to the mgm limited edition collection and the one star is for the quality of the dvd release, not the film, which is what it is. With patty duke, jim backus, jane greer, warren berlinger. With her bobbed haircut, tomboyish behavior, and passion for track running, she distances. Anne bancroft and patty duke in billie patty duke and anne bancroft on the set of billie 1965 united artists b. A favorite littleknown patty duke film sandwiched innocuously between her oscarwinning turn in the miracle worker 1962 and the near careerkilling ignominy of valley of the dolls 1967the movie which has become, most assuredly, the film shell be most remembered foris billie. Ridiculous 60sstyle dance, from her inane movie billie 1965. She studied at the quintano school for young professionals and earned her equity card at age seven, appearing in numerous tv productions and in such hollywood films as.
Made between the second and third seasons of the patty duke show, the teen comedy billie 1965 is a bestforgotten stain on the resumes of its star and her veteran supporting cast. Billie dvd 1965 patty duke movie cool 60s dance scenes and. A 16yearold tomboy and high school athlete finds herself caught between being beating boys at sports and having a boyfriend, while her conservative father opposes womens rights in his campaign for mayor. You have to remember that this movie was released in 1965 when womens rights were not as prevalent as today. Jim backus and jane greer perform yeoman service as dukes parents, who wonder how long its going to be before their daughter stops trying to be their son. Indeed, the only reason to watch this illconceived adaptation of the 1952 broadway play time out for ginger is to see the cast. Patty duke singing a girl is a girl is a girl, originally from the soundtrack by the united artists label of her 1965 movie billie, and remastered for the capitol labels 1996 lp the best of. Duke, theres jim backus as her father, jane greer as her mother. There is no way that patty duke comes off as a tomboy in this movie if you want to see a tomboy go rent her movie billie. In this picture she might be over the top, but for the most part she is glamorous, in some of the best costumes she ever wore in a film. Billie is a 1965 american musical film directed by don weis. Jim backus and jane greer perform yeoman service as duke s parents, who wonder.
Theatrical trailer for the 1965 film billie starring patty duke. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast. Released 1965, billie stars patty duke, jim backus, jane greer, warren berlinger the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 26 min, and received a score of out of 100 on metacritic, which collated. She studied at the quintano school for young professionals and earned her equity card at age seven, appearing in numerous tv productions and in such hollywood films as featurev24168ill cry. Over the course of her acting career, she was the recipient of an academy award, two golden globe awards, three primetime emmy awards, and a star on the hollywood walk of fame. Patty duke, at the very apex of her teen fame, is pert and perky in the lead, belting out songs like funny little butterflies. A 16yearold tomboy and high school athlete finds herself caught between. Billie dvd 1965 patty duke movie cool 60s dance scenes.
Mar 29, 2016 patty duke full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Learn about patty duke including past and current movies, upcoming movies, and celebrity news at. May 24, 2017 patty duke was once the poster child for troubled former child stars. Record is in very good condition with just a couple of light marks and scratches. It was a success and was the first movie ever sold to a television network. Billie s got the beat not only celebrates the original highspirited movie, but adapts and reimagines billie sequel stories, originally intended for tv and animation. Billie carol is a 15yearold girl who is not like every other teen. Billie is a screen version of ronald alexanders perennial stage favorite time out for ginger. Miracle worker costars patty duke and anne bancroft.
Billie 1965 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Mar 29, 2016 this pin was discovered by heather smith. Theatrical trailer for the 1965 film billie youtube. Billie by don weis don weis, patty duke, jim backus, jane. Miracle worker costars patty duke and anne bancroft reunited. Known as much for her turbulent love life as she was for her awardwinning acting, duke was set on a destructive course. Mar 2, 2018 patty duke and anne bancroft on the set of billie1965 united artists b. Apr 30, 2007 i uploaded this 1965 clip just for fun.
This page functions as an online companion to patty duke as billie. Patty duke full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Dec 04, 2011 patty duke is billie widescreen clip 2. During a hiatus from the patty duke show, she starred in the tomboy teen musical billie becoming something of an iconic role model for young lesbians in the process, though the movie was only a moderate success at the box office. The late actress, known as anna to family and friends, had a celebrated career filled with awards and accomplishments. Barbara parkins, from left, lee grant and patty duke, from the 1967 film valley of the dolls, reunited in new york in 2000 for a screening and discussion of the movie. Billie, the beat, lonely little in between, funny little butterflies, hold it, the girl is a girl is a girl, victory dance, and discoteque. Anna marie patty duke december 14, 1946 march 29, 2016 was an american actress. Anna marie patty duke december 14, 1946 march 29, 2016 was an american actress and health advocate. Although distanced from her fellow girls at school, she finds happiness in running and in teaching a new student how to run better. As played by patty duke in 1965, she left an indelible impression on young moviegoers.
Billies got the beat not only celebrates the original highspirited movie, but adapts and reimagines. Patty duke and anne bancroft on the set of billie1965. Nov 30, 2011 theatrical trailer for the 1965 film billie starring patty duke. Patty duke in billie 1965 patty duke, duke movie, in. Billie, the beat, lonely little in between, funny little. There is no way that patty duke comes off as a tomboy in this movieif you want to see a tomboy go rent her movie billie. Freshfaced and hopeful, billie carol is the ideal role model. When the high school track coach charles lane sees her run, he asks her to join the school team. Dec 19, 20 a favorite littleknown patty duke film sandwiched innocuously between her oscarwinning turn in the miracle worker 1962 and the near careerkilling ignominy of valley of the dolls 1967the movie which has become, most assuredly, the film shell be most remembered foris billie. She was 16 years old, making her the youngest person ever to win an oscar.
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