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Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte

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Original title

Hush... Hush, Sweet Charlotte

Year

1964

Running time

133 min.

Country

United States

Director

Robert Aldrich

Screenwriter

Henry Farrell, Lukas Heller. Story: Henry Farrell

Cast

Music

Frank De Vol

Cinematography

Joseph F. Biroc (B&W)

Producer

20th Century Fox

Genre

Mystery | Southern Gothic. Psychological Thriller

Movie Groups

Henry Farrell Adaptations

Synopsis

Charlotte Hollis, wealthy southern spinster, is shunned by her community for the grisly murder some 40 years prior of her intended, John Mayhew. Even though her guilt in the matter was never proven, the townspeople liken her to a modern-day Lizzie Borden. The murders are similar in nature and the children even taunt her with cruel rhymes. For this reason she lives a life secluded from the mainstream of society. Her needs are cared for by her faithful servant, Velma. Now, progress in the guise of new highway construction threatens the Hollis plantation, her home and the family domicile since Civil War times. She refuses to leave when she is issued an eviction notice by the Sheriff and even takes pot shots at the highwaymen when they encroach upon her property line. Charlotte summons "Cousin Miriam" to fight the public battle to save her home. To her chagrin, Miriam has come with the intention of assisting with the packing -- not to save the mansion from the bulldozers. After Charlotte, Miriam is the sole heir to the Hollis estate. This is motive enough for Miriam to have Charlotte committed for her strange and reclusive behavior. But, is Charlotte insane? Doctor Drew seems to feel she may need some help across the threshold of insanity.

Rankings Position

#121 Best Mystery Films

Awards: 1964: 7 Nominations for Oscar, including Best Supporting Actress (Agnes Moorehead)

1964: 1 Golden Globes: Best Supporting Actress (Agnes Moorehead)

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