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. Despite the problems, which included craft union hassles incident to being the first film ever. The world of henry orient part 1 of 2 peter sellers paula. The world according to garp, the world of henry orient was adapted to the. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. The world of henry orient is a 1964 american comedy film based on the novel of the same name by nora johnson, who. The younger johnson had grown up in new york after her parents divorce, dreaming of her absent father and hoping that her parents would get back together. Watch the world of henry orient now on your favorite device. The world of henry orient had originated as an autobiographical novel by nora johnson, daughter of acclaimed screenwriter nunnally johnson. The world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy hill orchestra scene. Hunting down a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the george hilldirected movie via. Sellers plays a keyboard impressario who looks and talks like a cross between a used car salesman and a phoney foreign gigolo.
Val and gil tippy walker and merrie spaeth are best friends enduing the eighthgrade, and their parents various failings, together. The world of henry orient gets the home video treatment it deserves on twilight times new limited edition bluray. The world of henry orient 1964 journeys in classic film. The world of henry orient is chock full of great roles for some decent character actors of the day. Mar 28, 2018 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. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Everything is going relatively smooth until two teenage girls discover henry orient and suddenly have a crush on him. The world of henry orient part 1 of 2 peter sellers paula prentiss angela lansbury. The protagonist, marian gilbert, is thirteen at the. The world of henry orient, lobbycard, merrie spaeth, peter sellers, tippy walker. 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.
I mean, like, jumping right out of your skin, and being absolutely somebody else. The world of henry orient 1964 where to watch it streaming. The world of henry orient 1964 george roy hill synopsis. The world of henry orient soundtrack from 2001, composed by elmer bernstein. The world of henry orient by nora johnson overdrive. People who liked the world of henry orient also liked. 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. 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. A fine fusion of comedy and pathos, romanticism and grim reality all be it at a mild level. 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. It stars peter sellers, angela lansbury, paula prentiss, tom bosley, etc. It is one of the cinemas alltime greatest scores for a movie involving children, but only elmer bernsteins secondgreatest work in that genre. The world of henry orient 1964 original trailer hd 1080p.
The world of henry orient is a hackneyed and misjudged relic of 1960s cinema, which ranks alongside the fiendish plot of dr. Two rich manhattan schoolgirls become infatuated with a pianist and follow him around. New york film locations from the movie the world of henry orient starring peter sellers. The world of henry orient, lobbycard, merrie spaeth, peter sellers. Aug 30, 2008 the world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy hill orchestra scene. The world of henry orient was later musicalized for broadway as henry, sweet henry. With peter sellers, tippy walker, merrie spaeth, paula prentiss. My friends and i were those girls and new york was the city. 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 would be a classic, if only more people knew about it. 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. Aug 09, 2017 the world of henry orient is chock full of great roles for some decent character actors of the day.
Hills vivid palette pops off of the screen in all its tonal range and vibrancy, with great attention paid to every subtle detail of light and shadow. Nora johnsons the world of henry orient, first published in 1958, is a sad, beautiful story about the pains of early adolescence. Watch the world of henry orient online 1964 movie yidio. The world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy. Log in to get better recommendations with a free account. Merrie spaeth, paula prentiss, the world of henry orient duration.
The world of henry orient is a wonderful, joyful score, bouncing with melody and life. Mgms dvd of the world of henry orient is a fine new 16. The girls, val tippy walker and gil merrie spaeth chase a harassed henry all over the city, thwarting his afternoon liaisons with a. Together they pledge that, except for doing homework, they will dedicate their lives to making themselves a major part of the world of henry orient their sole mission in life. Tippy walker was born on february 19, 1947 in new york city, new york, usa as elizabeth tipton walker.
The world of henry orient 1964 directed by george roy hill. Oct 19, 2015 merrie spaeth, paula prentiss, the world of henry orient duration. It is based on the novel of the same name by nora johnson, who cowrote the screenplay with her father, nunnally johnson. She is an actress, known for abc stage 67 1966, the world of henry orient 1964 and the jesus trip 1971. This account has reached the download cap, additional downloads subject to. Orients paranoia leads him to believe that the two girls, who seem to pop up everywhere he goes, are. George roy hill, who would go on to win an oscar for the sting, while directing a string of wellregarded films including butch cassidy and the sundance kid and the iconic slap shot, started off his featurefilm career with stage adaptations before tackling nora johnsons novel, the world of henry orient. Want to behold the glory that is the world of henry orient on your tv, phone, or tablet. 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. The world of henry orient film by hill 1964 britannica. Thankfully, its a lot less than many titles from this era, and you can barely tell on this very clean and clear dvd. 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 story is immediately recognizable in its theme and setting, but it exists in what seems to be another time and another place. The original trailer in high definition of the world of henry orient directed by george roy hill and starring peter sellers, tippy walker, merrie. The world of henry orient part 1 of 2 peter sellers paula prentiss. The world of henry orient is a 1964 american comedy film directed by george roy hill and. Lovely snow scene from the world of henry orient 1964. Whats more, orient world offers an intuitive visualization of the center of your world.
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. 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. Tips for using orient world with the foundrys camera tracker. In early 1960s new york city, concert pianist henry orient peter sellers. Angela lansbury shows up as valeris mother, who gets involved with orient.
The disc has a pan scan transfer on one side, and the original panavision screen shape on the other. The world of henry orient peter sellers tippy walker merrie spaeth 1964 two rich manhattan schoolgirls tippy walker, merrie spaeth become infatuated with a. The world of henry orient is a 1964 comedydrama film directed by george roy hill, starring peter sellers and angela lansbury. Fu manchu as one of the worst films of sellers career. 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. Watching peter sellers is always a treat because the man was so versatile and could play deadpan and manic in the same scene and it could still look and feel effortless. After a recent viewing of the world of henry orient, the 1964 cult classic about two teenage girls obsessed with a famous but secondrate. The world of henry orient is a wonderful film about the innocence of youth and growing up.
The world of henry orient completely captures the psyche of two bright and creative young girls with the background scenes of a marvelous new york city in the early 60s. After a recent viewing of the world of henry orient, the 1964 cult classic about two teen. The world of henry orient was later musicalized for. Sellers plays a keyboard impressario who looks and talks like a cross between a used. The world of henry orient by nora johnson goodreads. All royaltyfree licences include global use rights, comprehensive protection.
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. He purchased the screen rights from her and they agreed to split the screenplay fee fiftyfifty. 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 is a classic comedy filmed 50 years ago this summer. Essential viewing for all those concerned with the processes of growing up, which includes each and every one of us, of course. New york city at its most attractive is almost a character in itself, thanks to boris kaufmans sparkling cinematography. The girls, val and gil chase a harassed henry all over the city, thwarting his afternoon liaisons with a married woman and leaving utter chaos behind them until vals sexually. 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 conclude that henry has had his way with her underaged daughter. Peter sellers is the titular selfabsorbed pianist, but george roy hills charming, bittersweet film belongs to the two young girls who idolize him. 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. 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 1964 music by elmer bernstein duration.
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