The Story of Esther Costello (1957)


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Original Title: The Story of Esther Costello
Type: Movie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 103 Minutes    (1 Hours : 43 Minutes)
Release Date: 06 Nov 1957 (USA)
Is Adult: No
Language: 
English
Rated: n/A
Director: 
David Miller
Writer: 
Charles Kaufman, Nicholas Monsarrat
Stars: 
Joan Crawford, Rossano Brazzi, Heather Sears  »




Description

Eighteen-year-old Esther has been deaf and blind since the accident which killed her mother. Wealthy Margaret Landi, a native of Esther's village in Ireland, is talked into helping to educate and possibly heal Esther. Margaret grows to...




Plot

Eighteen-year-old Esther has been deaf and blind since the accident which killed her mother. Wealthy Margaret Landi, a native of Esther's village in Ireland, is talked into helping to educate and possibly heal Esther. Margaret grows to love Esther as a daughter, but finds Esther's innocence threatened by sleazy promoters and her own sleazy ex-husband. Written by




Tagline

This powerful story is UNUSUAL but will not offend any emotionally mature person of either sex.





Details (General)

  • AKA (Also Known As)

    Le Scandale Costello (France)
    Esther Costello (Germany)
    La historia de Esther Costello (Spain)
    Vaikenevat huulet (Finland)
    A Donzela de Ouro (Brazil)

  • Company

    Romulus Films

  • Country

    United Kingdom

  • Certification

    Finland:K-16
    Norway:16
    Sweden:15
    United Kingdom:A

  • Location

    London Film Studios
    Denham Studio
    Denham
    Buckinghamshire
    England
    UK





    • Details (Technical)

  • Aspect Ratio

    1.85 : 1

  • Color

    Black and White

  • Sound Mix

    Mono (Westrex Recording System)





    • Details (Other)

  • Awards

    Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.