Statements (319)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:novel
gptkb:Screenwriter gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:adaptation |
gptkb:film
Adapted from a play. |
| gptkbp:adaptation_year |
1941
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| gptkbp:adapted_into |
gptkb:David_Mamet
gptkb:play gptkb:film |
| gptkbp:author |
gptkb:Lillian_Hellman
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| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:0
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of_a_Play |
| gptkbp:based_on |
The Little Foxes (play)
Play by Lillian Hellman |
| gptkbp:box_office |
$1.5 million
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| gptkbp:cast |
gptkb:Patricia_Collinge
gptkb:Darren_Criss gptkb:Frances_Conroy gptkb:Charles_Dingle gptkb:Michael_Mc_Kean gptkb:Cecil_Kellaway gptkb:David_Strathairn gptkb:Bette_Davis gptkb:Richard_Thomas gptkb:Dan_Duryea gptkb:Laura_Linney gptkb:Fay_Bainter gptkb:Teresa_Wright Herbert Marshall |
| gptkbp:character |
gptkb:Daisy
gptkb:Regina_Giddens gptkb:Birdie_Giddens gptkb:Dr._Calhoun gptkb:Missy Alexandra Giddens Horace Giddens Mr. Marshall Mrs. Marshall Ben Giddens Calhoun Giddens Leo Giddens Mr. Giddens Mr. Giddens' accountant Mr. Giddens' adversary Mr. Giddens' ally Mr. Giddens' antagonist Mr. Giddens' associate Mr. Giddens' auditor Mr. Giddens' backer Mr. Giddens' banker Mr. Giddens' benefactor Mr. Giddens' business partner Mr. Giddens' colleague Mr. Giddens' companion Mr. Giddens' competitor Mr. Giddens' counterpart Mr. Giddens' creditor Mr. Giddens' doctor Mr. Giddens' enemy Mr. Giddens' equal Mr. Giddens' financial advisor Mr. Giddens' financial analyst Mr. Giddens' financial consultant Mr. Giddens' financial director Mr. Giddens' financial executive Mr. Giddens' financial manager Mr. Giddens' financial officer Mr. Giddens' financial planner Mr. Giddens' financier Mr. Giddens' foil Mr. Giddens' friend Mr. Giddens' investor Mr. Giddens' lawyer Mr. Giddens' lender Mr. Giddens' loan officer Mr. Giddens' patron Mr. Giddens' peer Mr. Giddens' rival Mr. Giddens' sponsor Mr. Giddens' supporter |
| gptkbp:character_arc |
Regina Giddens' transformation.
|
| gptkbp:character_development |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
complex characters Ben's pragmatism Birdie's vulnerability Leo's manipulation Oscar's greed Regina's ambition |
| gptkbp:cinematography |
gptkb:Gregg_Toland
gptkb:David_L._Smith Innovative use of lighting. |
| gptkbp:cinematography_by |
gptkb:Gregg_Toland
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| gptkbp:color |
black-and-white
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| gptkbp:conflict |
moral dilemmas
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| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:critical_analysis |
Examined for its portrayal of women.
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| gptkbp:critical_reception |
Highly acclaimed
acclaimed positive |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
gptkb:significant
influenced feminist literature inspired adaptations considered a classic Considered a classic of American cinema. included in anthologies studied in literature courses analyzed in literature courses discussed in academic studies influenced playwrights performed in theaters performed in colleges performed in high schools adapted for modern audiences studied in drama courses influenced feminist theater |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
Referenced in various media.
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Explores themes of ambition and morality.
|
| gptkbp:director |
gptkb:Daniel_Mann
gptkb:William_Wyler gptkb:Daniel_Sullivan |
| gptkbp:editing |
gptkb:Daniel_Mandell
|
| gptkbp:editor |
gptkb:David_A._Cohen
Pacing enhances tension. |
| gptkbp:explores |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
power dynamics gender roles American capitalism |
| gptkbp:features |
family conflict
|
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:Samuel_Goldwyn
gptkb:Bette_Davis gptkb:Anne_Baxter gptkb:Richard_Thomas gptkb:John_Houseman |
| gptkbp:film_awards |
gptkb:National_Board_of_Review_Award_for_Best_Film
gptkb:New_York_Film_Critics_Circle_Award_for_Best_Actress gptkb:National_Board_of_Review_Award_for_Best_Actress gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination Academy Award nomination for Best Actress Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score Best Supporting Actress nomination Academy Award nomination for Best Cinematography Best Actress nomination Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor BAFTA nomination for Best Film Golden Globe nomination for Best Motion Picture -Drama Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Recording AFI's 10 Top 10 nomination for Drama AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies nomination AFI's 100 Years...100 Thrills nomination Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture -Drama Writers Guild of America Award nomination for Best Written American Drama American Film Institute recognition as a significant film |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:The_Little_Foxes_(1941_film)
gptkb:NBC gptkb:Bette_Davis gptkb:Dan_Duryea gptkb:Daniel_Mandell gptkb:Teresa_Wright yes multiple adaptations Herbert Marshall |
| gptkbp:film_festival |
gptkb:Cannes_Film_Festival
gptkb:New_York_Film_Festival |
| gptkbp:film_score |
gptkb:Franz_Waxman
Highly regarded. |
| gptkbp:film_technique |
Use of shadows.
adapted into various stage productions considered a classic of American cinema inspired numerous adaptations and reinterpretations Close-ups to convey emotion. remains relevant in discussions of morality and ethics examined for its themes of ambition and betrayal has a significant place in feminist film studies influenced later works on family dynamics noted for its strong female characters often studied in film and theater courses recognized for its sharp dialogue and character development |
| gptkbp:first_performance |
1939
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| gptkbp:focus |
Family dynamics and betrayal.
|
| gptkbp:genre |
gptkb:Franz_Waxman
gptkb:drama |
| gptkbp:has_adaptation |
gptkb:musical_adaptation
gptkb:radio_station gptkb:recordings international productions stage revival |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
theater studies
subsequent playwrights |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Reflects societal norms of the time.
|
| gptkbp:home_media_release |
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:2000 DVD and Blu-ray |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Little Foxes
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:American_theater
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| gptkbp:influenced |
modern drama
American theatre subsequent American drama Subsequent films about greed and betrayal. |
| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:American_theater
gptkb:Gothic_literature American literature naturalism realism feminist literature Southern Gothic literature. |
| gptkbp:influences |
gptkb:American_cinema
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| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:theater_productions
academic studies theater productions worldwide numerous productions |
| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced future portrayals of female antiheroes.
|
| gptkbp:music |
gptkb:Franz_Waxman
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| gptkbp:music_composer |
gptkb:David_Van_Tieghem
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| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:New_York_Drama_Critics'_Circle_Award gptkb:Academy_Award_nomination Golden Globe nomination |
| gptkbp:notable_character |
gptkb:Ben_Hubbard
gptkb:Birdie_Hubbard gptkb:Oscar_Hubbard gptkb:Regina_Giddens |
| gptkbp:notable_characters |
gptkb:Leo_Hubbard
gptkb:Ben_Hubbard gptkb:Birdie_Hubbard gptkb:Oscar_Hubbard gptkb:Regina_Giddens Alexandra Giddens Horace Giddens |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
its portrayal of greed
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| gptkbp:notable_games |
gptkb:Lillian_Hellman
|
| gptkbp:notable_performance |
Bette Davis as Regina Giddens.
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| gptkbp:notable_quote |
“ You can’t be too careful.”
“ You’re not going to let me die, are you?” “ I’m not a good person.” “ I want to be rich.” “ The Little Foxes” “ Money is the only thing that matters.” “ There’s nothing I wouldn’t do.” “ You’re not going to let me down.” “ I’m not going to let you take it away from me.” “ I’ll do anything to get what I want.” “ Money is the root of all evil.” “ The little foxes that spoil the vines.” |
| gptkbp:notable_themes |
gptkb:moral_ambiguity
gptkb:deception class struggle ambition power dynamics |
| gptkbp:original_language |
English
|
| gptkbp:performed_at |
gptkb:Broadway
gptkb:National_Theatre,_London gptkb:The_Goodman_Theatre,_Chicago regional theaters international theaters |
| gptkbp:plot |
A ruthless woman and her family scheme to gain control of a family business.
family scheming for wealth A ruthless woman and her family scheme to gain control of a lucrative cotton mill. |
| gptkbp:premiere |
gptkb:Goodman_Theatre
|
| gptkbp:premiere_date |
1939
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| gptkbp:premiere_location |
gptkb:National_Theatre,_New_York_City
|
| gptkbp:premiered_on |
gptkb:National_Theatre,_New_York
gptkb:National_Theatre,_Washington,_D._C. 1939 |
| gptkbp:production_company |
gptkb:The_Goodman_Theatre
gptkb:RKO_Pictures gptkb:RKO_Radio_Pictures |
| gptkbp:published |
1939
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| gptkbp:published_by |
gptkb:Random_House
|
| gptkbp:published_in |
gptkb:The_New_Yorker
1939 |
| gptkbp:release_date |
1939
1941 January |
| gptkbp:release_year |
gptkb:1956
gptkb:1963 gptkb:1997 gptkb:2008 gptkb:2017 1941 |
| gptkbp:remake |
gptkb:The_Little_Foxes_(1991_TV_film)
gptkb:The_Little_Foxes_(1961_TV_film) |
| gptkbp:restoration |
Restored version available.
|
| gptkbp:runtime |
120 minutes
96 minutes 116 minutes |
| gptkbp:screenplay |
gptkb:Lillian_Hellman
|
| gptkbp:screenplay_by |
gptkb:Lillian_Hellman
|
| gptkbp:set_in |
gptkb:Alabama
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Alabama
early 1900s |
| gptkbp:starring |
gptkb:Charles_Dingle
gptkb:Bette_Davis gptkb:Dan_Duryea gptkb:Teresa_Wright Herbert Marshall |
| gptkbp:style |
naturalism
|
| gptkbp:symbolism |
the American Dream
the Southern aristocracy |
| gptkbp:thematic_element |
Betrayal.
Greed. Ambition. Family loyalty. |
| gptkbp:themes |
gptkb:betrayal
gptkb:greed gptkb:Greed family conflict Family betrayal |
| gptkbp:time_period |
early 1900s
Early 1900s |
| gptkbp:translated_into |
multiple languages
|
| gptkbp:won_award |
gptkb:9
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| gptkbp:writer |
gptkb:Lillian_Hellman
|
| gptkbp:written_by |
gptkb:Lillian_Hellman
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jessica_Lange
gptkb:Lillian_Hellman |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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