The world of henry orient part 1 of 2 peter sellers. The world of henry orient part 1 of 2 peter sellers paula prentiss short film. Concert pianist henry orient peter sellers is trying to have an affair with a married woman, stella dunnworthy paula prentiss, while two teenage privateschool girls, valerie boyd tippy walker and marian gilbert merrie spaeth. Producer jerome hellman guided this production through many harrowing days as an allnew york try. While peter sellers may earn top billing as well as play the titular character this is the story of val and gil and their time together experiencing the world around them, learning about adult feelings and actions, and ultimately growing into young women and. Two rich manhattan schoolgirls become infatuated with a pianist and follow him around. In early 1960s new york city, concert pianist henry orient peter sellers pursues an affair with a. It is based on the novel of the same name by nora johnson, who cowrote the screenplay with her father, nunnally johnson. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to agreement overage terms. It is one of the cinemas alltime greatest scores for a movie involving children, but only elmer bernsteins secondgreatest work in that genre. Merrie spaeth and tippy walker in the world of henry orient 1964 merrie spaeth in the world of henry orient 1964 tippy walker in.
The world of henry orient full movie video dailymotion. The world of henry orient directed by george roy hill written by nora johnson and nunnally johnson from nora johnsons novel 1964usa pan arts repeat viewingamazon instant describing the concept of adventuring to gil valerie boyd. The world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy hill. Such is the case when to kill a mockingbird, written two years earlier, is also on your resume.
Gallery of 9 movie poster and cover images for the world of henry orient 1964. Other articles where the world of henry orient is discussed. The world of henry orient, lobbycard, merrie spaeth, peter sellers, tippy walker, 1964. The girls overworked imaginations, manifested in pursuing orient about and recording their fantasies in their diaries, leads walkers mom, angela lansbury, to conclude that henry has had his way with her underaged daughter. The world of henry orient is a 1964 american comedy film directed by george roy hill and starring peter sellers, paula prentiss, angela lansbury, tippy. The world of henry orient peter sellers tippy walker merrie spaeth 1964 two rich manhattan schoolgirls tippy walker, merrie spaeth become infatuated with a pianist peter sellers and follow him around. Peter sellers plays selfcentered concert pianist henry orient. For those of you who have only known peter sellers as the bumbling inspector clouseau, the world of henry orient shows this talented comic in an entirely different light. Television actress phyllis thaxter is a warm presence as gils mom, while bosley gives one of his finest acting turns as a father realizing the kind of life he has made for his daughter. The world of henry orient trailer concert pianist henry orient peter sellers is trying to have an affair with a married woman, stella dunnworthy paula prentiss, while two teenage privateschool girls, valerie boyd tippy walker and marian gilbert merrie spaeth, stalk him and write their fantasies about him in a diary.
The girls overworked imaginations, manifested in pursuing orient about and recording their fantasies in their diaries, leads walkers mom angela lansbury to conclude that henry has had his. The world of henry orient film by hill 1964 britannica. Want to behold the glory that is the world of henry orient on your tv, phone, or tablet. After a recent viewing of the world of henry orient, the 1964 cult classic about two teenage girls obsessed with a famous but secondrate pianist played by. It was adapted from a novel of the same name by nora johnson who cowrote the script with her father, veteran hollywood screenwriter and producer nunnally johnson. While henrys active libido sends him off on pursuit of married woman paula prentiss, a pair of preteen boardingschool chums worship orient from afar. Here are the adventures of two prepschool manhattan girls, memorably played by merrie spaeth and tippy walker, who decide to dedicate a brief but crucial moment in their lives to the adoration of one henry orient peter sellers. While henrys active libido sends him off on pursuit of married woman paula prentiss, a pair of. Decked out with another of his american accents, peter sellers plays selfcentered concert pianist henry orient.
The world of henry orient 2002 while trying to seduce a married woman paula prentiss, egotistical concert pianist henry orient peter sellers is interrupted by two precocious schoolgirls. The world of henry orient 1964 is a charming oddity. It was adapted from a novel of the same name by nora johnson who cowrote the script with her father, veteran hollywood screenwriter and. The world of henry orient 2002 stream and watch online. The world of henry orient is a charmingly funny and endearing coming of age film. Tippy walker, the wonderful child actress who played val in italic the world of henry orient italic, is still around and posts to the films imdb message board. Dunnworthy, tom bosley providing indelible proof of why he was cast as mr. The world of henry orient shows this talented comic in an entirely different light. The world of henry orient by nora johnson goodreads. Cast and crew credits for the world of henry orient, 1964, directed by george roy hill, with peter sellers, paula prentiss, tippy walker, at turner classic movies. After a recent viewing of the world of henry orient, the 1964 cult classic about two teenage girls obsessed with a famous but secondrate pianist played by peter sellers, i was trying to. The world of henry orient is a wonderful film about the innocence of youth and growing up.
The world of henry orient was later musicalized for broadway as henry, sweet henry. The world of henry orient 1964 henry orient peter sellers is a madly egocentric and overly amorous avantgarde concert pianist who is hilariously pursued all around new york city by two 14yearold fans. The world of henry orient is, at times, a bit too wacky for its own good, but this isnt really about henry orients worldhe just lives in it. The world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy hill orchestra scene. The world of henry orient is a 1964 american comedy film based on the novel of the same name by nora johnson, who. Sep 09, 2015 the world of henry orient is, at times, a bit too wacky for its own good, but this isnt really about henry orients worldhe just lives in it. The charming and original comedy centres on two teenage groupies who are obsessed with a pianist played by peter sellers. The world of henry orient tell us the storyline about. Jul 24, 2015 even though peter sellers is top billed in the world of henry orient and portrays the title character, george roy hills quite wonderful film is a actually a whimsical and heartfelt coming of age story about the close friendship between two adventurous fourteenyearold girls. Television actress phyllis thaxter is a warm presence as gils mom, while bosley gives one of his finest acting turns as a father. In one long and rambling imdb post walker discloses that she and the director george roy hill fell in love during the films production and began an affair that. In 1964 hill directed the world of henry orient, which was adapted from a novel by nora johnson who wrote the screenplay with her husband, nunnally.
The world of henry orient, dvd, comedyclassic, 738329214838. The girls overworked imaginations, manifested in pursuing orient about and recording their fantasies in their diaries, leads walkers mom angela lansbury to. Gil marrie spaeth is a melancholic loner torn apart by her parents recent divorce. The world of henry orient trailer directed by george roy hill. I mean, like, jumping right out of your skin, and being absolutely somebody else. Apr 03, 2012 after a recent viewing of the world of henry orient, the 1964 cult classic about two teenage girls obsessed with a famous but secondrate pianist played by peter sellers, i was trying to. The wonderful supporting performances in henry orient deserve mention, with paula prentiss earning special kudos for her comedic role as nervous mrs. Tippy walker, the wonderful child actress who played val in italicthe world of henry orientitalic, is still around and posts to the films imdb message board. With peter sellers, tippy walker, merrie spaeth, paula prentiss.
Watch online the world of henry orient 1964 full movie. Orients paranoia leads him to believe that the two girls, who seem to pop up everywhere he. Dec 20, 2018 the world of henry orient part 1 of 2 peter sellers paula prentiss short film. The disc has a static menu with options to watch the film, select scenes, adjust languages and. View cd page at fsm site more details the world of henry orient is a wonderful, joyful score, bouncing with melody and life. The world of henry orient is a 1964 american comedy film directed by george roy hill and starring peter sellers, paula prentiss, angela lansbury, tippy walker, merrie spaeth, phyllis thaxter, bibi osterwald and tom bosley. Watch the world of henry orient online 1964 movie yidio. The world of henry orient the 1964 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. While henry s active libido sends him off on pursuit of married woman paula prentiss, a pair of preteen boardingschool chums worship orient from afar. The world of henry orient part 1 of 2 peter sellers paula.
To view this video download flash player videos 360 view images world of henry orient. Another entry in kinos studio classics line, the world of henry orient an odd, illfitting title for the actual film arrives on one dvd, which is packed in a standard keepcase with attractive, but certainly misleading poster art on the cover. Fu manchu as one of the worst films of sellers career. The world of henry orient is a hackneyed and misjudged relic of 1960s cinema, which ranks alongside the fiendish plot of dr.
The world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy. Despite the problems, which included craft union hassles incident to being the first film ever. A mischievous, adventuresome fourteenyearold girl and her best friend begin following an eccentric concert pianist around new york city after she develops a crush on him. Aug 09, 2017 the world of henry orient is chock full of great roles for some decent character actors of the day. This movie directed by george roy hill whom known as an famous movie director and have directed many interesting movies with great story telling. The world of henry orient 1964 after establishing himself as one of the screens top composers of dramatic music with such hits as the magnificent seven 1960 and to kill a mockingbird 1962, the latter often ranked among the best scores in film history, elmer bernstein took a chance on comedy with the world of henry orient 1964. The world of henry orient is one of best movie released on 18 june 1964 starring peter sellers, paula prentiss, angela lansbury, tom bosley, phyllis thaxter.
It stars peter sellers, angela lansbury, paula prentiss, tom bosley, etc. The story is immediately recognizable in its theme and setting, but it exists in what seems to be another time and another place. Sd movies point download latest hd movies free for all types of devices, mobiles, pc, tablets. The world of henry orient 1964 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Concert pianist henry orient peter sellers is trying to have an affair with a married woman, stella dunnworthy paula prentiss, while two teenage privateschool girls, valerie boyd tippy walker and marian gilbert merrie spaeth, stalk him and write their fantasies about him in a diary. The world of henry orient is a 1964 comedydrama film directed by george roy hill, starring peter sellers and angela lansbury.
The world of henry orient is a classic comedy filmed 50 years ago this summer. Nora johnsons the world of henry orient, published in 1958, is an amusing, affectionate satire of the last days of innocence in the lives of two new york girls, marian gil gilbert and valerie val boyd. Jul 14, 2016 download the world of henry orient 1964 movie link. The world of henry orient part 2 of 2 peter sellers paula. Veteran makeup artist dick smith altered states, the world of henry orient, however, was present at the ceremony to receive his honorary oscar. Gil marrie spaeth is a melancholic loner torn apart by her parents. In early 1960s new york city, concert pianist henry orient peter sellers pursues an affair with a married woman, stella dunnworthy paula prentiss, while two adolescent privateschool girls, valerie val boyd tippy walker and marian gil gilbert merrie spaeth, stalk him and write their fantasies about him in a diary. The world of henry orient 1964 journeys in classic film.
The world according to garp, the world of henry orient was adapted to the screen by nora. The world of henry orient would be a classic, if only more people knew about it. The world of henry orient movie trailer and videos tv guide. The world of henry orient 1964 george roy hill synopsis. The world of henry orient nr, 1 hr 46 min classics, comedy, drama. A mischievous, adventuresome 14yearold girl and her best friend begin following an eccentric concert pianist around new york city after she develops a.
Angela lansbury shows up as valeris mother, who gets involved with orient, regardless of. Val and gil tippy walker and merrie spaeth are best friends enduing the eighthgrade, and their parents various failings, together. New york film locations from the movie the world of henry orient starring peter sellers. The trope of two girls from different worlds becoming friends is hardly newthink daria or ghost world which, by the way, references the film and features images of valbut this particular exploration of the theme is quite well done. This is particularly true for val, whose absentee parents are so rich, she wears a fulllength mink coat as if it was a windbreaker. Aug 30, 2008 the world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy hill orchestra scene. Sellers plays a keyboard impressario who looks and talks like a cross between a used car salesman and a phoney foreign gigolo. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the george hilldirected movie via. Concert pianist henry orient peter sellers is trying to have an affair with a married woman, stella dunnworthy paula prentiss, while two teenage privateschool girls, valerie boyd tippy walker and marian gilbert merrie spaeth, stalk him and write their fantasies about him.
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