A FACE IN THE CROWD TCM SAT. 1/1 3:15pm ET

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

If you've never seen it 1957's A Face in the Crowd stars Andy Griffith as a not likeable fellow in his pre-Mayberry days. Also starring Patricia Neal, directed by Elia Kazan. Definitely worth watching.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Oscar worthy performance by Griffith.

kaydee50 · ‎02-07-2011

@Shelbelle wrote:
Oscar worthy performance by Griffith.

His finest 2 hours, IMO. And PN is her usual excellent self. Definitely a movie worth watching.

Witchy Woman · ‎03-15-2010

@Pearlee

@Shelbelle

A favorite I have seen many times. It never disappoints.

Patricia Neal was perfection, as were all the other actors.

Timeless.

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

Great film!!

JamandBread · ‎06-24-2021

I've wanted to see this and may just get the chance to watch.
Great way to start my second pandemic NYE.

proudlyfromNJ · ‎05-01-2010

This film is the first time I had seen Andy Griffith in something other than the sheriff in Mayberry. I was really surprised. He was so good in this and so believable. I will definitely be watching. Great to see him in another role than Sheriff Taylor.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Shocking he was not non nom for Oscar.

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

Definitely one of the Academy's most glaring omissions.

1957 was a tough year for Best Actor nominations. No Henry Fonda for "12 Angry Men." No Burt Lancaster or Tony Curtis for "Sweet Smell of Success."

All were worthy, in my opinion. But there are only 5 slots

Pearlee · ‎06-11-2011

@Witchy Woman wrote:
@Pearlee
@Shelbelle

A favorite I have seen many times. It never disappoints.

Patricia Neal was perfection, as were all the other actors.

Timeless.

@Witchy Woman Great comment; it's definitely timeless.

As Andy Taylor, Griffith played guitar and sang quite a bit, and did so a few times as Matlock, most memorably in two different epis with Randy Travis. Once you see this film, that's not surprising.