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Stella (1950 film)

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'Stella' is a 1950 American black comedy film directed by Claude Binyon and starring Ann Sheridan, Victor Mature and Leif Erickson.

Plot



When a relative dies in an accident, family members worry that they will be suspected of murder, so they bury the body, but that does not solve anything.

Cast



* Ann Sheridan as Stella Bevans

* Victor Mature as Jeff DeMarco

* Leif Erickson as Fred Anderson Jr.

* David Wayne as Carl Granger

* Randy Stuart as Claire

* Marion Marshall as Mary

* Frank Fontaine as Don

* Evelyn Varden as Flora

* Lea Penman as Mrs. Calhoun

* Joyce MacKenzie as Peggy Denny

* Hobart Cavanaugh as Tim Gross

Production



The novel 'Family Skeleton' by Doris Miles Disney was published in 1949. 'The New York Times' described the book as "half humorous... not a mystery, hardly even a murder novel, and certainly not the light farce suggested by the publisher's grinning skull symbol." Hero Jeff di Marco later appeared in Disney's 'Straw Man' in 1951.

The film was known as 'Stella and the City Man'. Susan Hayward was meant to play the title role but refused and was put on suspension. Ann Sheridan replaced her. Filming started in March 1950.

'Stella' was Hobart Cavanaugh's last film; he knew he did not have long to live and collapsed twice on set, but was determined to see it through.

Critical reception



'The New York Times' wrote "With a good cast, including David Wayne and Ann Sheridan; dialogue which is generally bright and often quite satirical, Mr. Binyon has put together a surprisingly funny show."

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