Right from the outset, this film mis-fires. Walter Brennan comes across as a fish out of water and Cornel Wilde, with his rather ropey French accent, just doesn't work at all well, either. The latter man, having just arrived in Philadelphia from France for the US Centennial Exposition, soon becomes the object of the affections of two sisters - Jeanne Craine ("Julie") and Linda Darnell ("Edith"). Which of them will…
Top Cast
Jeanne Crain
Julia Rogers
Cornel Wilde
Philippe Lascalles
Linda Darnell
Edith Rogers
William Eythe
Ben Phelps
Walter Brennan
Jesse Rogers
Constance Bennett
Zenia Lascalles
Dorothy Gish
Mrs. Rogers
Barbara Whiting
Susanna Rogers
Kathleen Howard
Deborah
Buddy Swan
Dudley Rogers
Paul Everton
Senator (uncredited)
Avon Long
Specialty
Charles Dingle
J.P. Snodgrass
Larry Stevens
Richard Lewis Esq
Winifred Harris
Governor's Wife
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FAQ about Centennial Summer
What is Centennial Summer about?
In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.
When was Centennial Summer released?
Centennial Summer was released in 1946.
What genres does Centennial Summer belong to?
Centennial Summer is categorised as Music, Comedy, History.
Who stars in Centennial Summer?
The cast of Centennial Summer includes Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell, William Eythe, Walter Brennan.