The Member of the Wedding (1952) The Member of the Wedding

The Member of the Wedding ★★★ 1952 While struggling through her adolescence, 12-year-old tomboy Frankie (played by 26-year-old Harris) is growing up in 1945 Georgia and seeking solace from her family's cook, Berenice (Waters) and her cousin, John Henry (de Wilde). Based on Carson McCullers's play, this story of family, belonging, and growth is well acted and touching. 90m/C VHS. Ethel Waters, Julie Harris, Brandon de Wilde, Arthur Franz, William Hansen, Nancy Gates, James Edwards, Harry Bolden; Director: Fred Zinnemann; Writer: Edward Anhalt; Writer: Hal Mohr; Cameo: Alex North.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1952
Length (in minutes) 90
Display Color
Formats VHS
National Film Registry
Credits
Role Name
Actor Arthur Franz
Actor Ethel Waters
Actor James Edwards
Actor Brandon de Wilde
Actor William Hansen
Actor Julie Harris
Actor Harry Bolden
Actor Nancy Gates
Cameo Alex North
Cinematographer Hal Mohr
Director Fred Zinnemann
Writer Edward Anhalt