Peyton Place (film)
Peyton Place is a 1957 motion picture. Shocking at the time of its first release, it tells the story of the hidden love affairs that occur in a small New England town. The film stars Lana Turner, Lee Philips, Lloyd Nolan, Arthur Kennedy, Russ Tamblyn, Terry Moore, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi and Barry Coe.
The movie was adapted by John Michael Hayes and directed by Mark Robson.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Arthur Kennedy), Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Russ Tamblyn), Best Actress in a Leading Role (Lana Turner), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Hope Lange), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Diane Varsi), Best Cinematography, Best Director, Best Picture and Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium.
A sequel, Return to Peyton Place, appeared in 1961.
