The Rose Tattoo (1955) | |
| Director(s) | Daniel Mann |
| Producer(s) | Hal B. Wallis |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Based on Play, Romance (Drama) |
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The Rose Tattoo (1955) was a Drama - Romance Film directed by Daniel Mann and produced by Hal B. Wallis.
Academy Awards 1955 --- Ceremony Number 28 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actress | Anna Magnani | Won |
| Best Supporting Actress | Marisa Pavan | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hal Pereira, Tambi Larsen; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Arthur Krams | Won |
| Best Cinematography | James Wong Howe | Won |
| Best Costume Design | Edith Head | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Warren Low | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Alex North | Nominated |
| Best Picture | Hal B. Wallis, Producer | Nominated |
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The Rose Tattoo (1955) (2)
on Dec 3, 2013 From Journeys in Classic FilmYou always notice the fingerprints of a Tennessee Williams production: An exotic locale within the US, unrepentant sexual longing bound up within questions of femininity and masculinity.? The Rose Tattoo bears all of these marks, as well as explores the generational gap in courtship and romance.? Do... Read full article
The Rose Tattoo (1955) (1)
By Brandy Dean on Nov 7, 2013 From Pretty Clever FilmsRoberto Rossellini’s neorealist?Open City?first brought Italian actress Anna Magnani to the attention of Americans and, legend has it, Tennessee Williams penned the lead role in his play The Rose Tattoo specifically with Magnani in mind. Maybe or maybe not, but she did find her way to the part... Read full article
The Rose Tattoo
By Alyson on Sep 30, 2010 From The Best Picture ProjectThe Rose Tattoo is a compelling story, by Tennessee Williams shot in such beautiful black and white that all the color of 1955 cannot compare. ?This was Anna Magnani first English speaking role and ended up winning the Oscar for Best Actress. ?If you want to see some real acting in the 1950?s, Magna... Read full article
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This was Magnani's first English-speaking role in a Hollywood film. She was very nervous about her English, and her heavy accent during filming, and in fact had turned down the role in the stage version earlier for the same reason. Magnani's performance was widely applauded and she walked home with the Oscar for Best Actress as a result.
In The Mardi Gras Club scenes, there are a few familiar faces amongst the extras. As Serafina storms by the men on bar stools, Tennessee Williams himself can be seen sitting at the bar in a striped shirt. The man beside him is producer Hal B. Wallis. The shorter man in the white shirt standing directly behind Estelle Hohengarten (actress Virginia Grey) helping to restrain her is Frank Merlo - William's long-time companion and lover.
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