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Days of Wine and Roses

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Directed byBlake Edwards
Produced byMartin Manulis
Written byJP Miller
StarringJack Lemmon
Lee Remick
Charles Bickford
Jack Klugman
Alan Hewitt
Music byHenry Mancini
CinematographyPhilip H. Lathrop
Editing byPatrick McCormack
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date(s)December 26, 1962
Running time117 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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Days of Wine and Roses (1962) is a film directed by Blake Edwards with a screenplay by JP Miller adapted from his own critically acclaimed 1958 teleplay for Playhouse 90 of the same name (see: Days of Wine and Roses, 1958 TV drama). Blake Edwards (born July 26, 1922) is an Academy Award -winning American Film director, Screenwriter, and producer James Pinckney Miller ( December 18, 1919, San Antonio Texas - November 1, 2001, Flemington New Jersey) who wrote under John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8 1925 &ndash June 27 2001 was an American Actor known principally for his comedic roles Lee Ann Remick ( December 14, 1935 – July 2, 1991) was an Academy Award - and Tony Award -nominated American film and Charles Bickford ( January 1, 1891 &ndash November 9, 1967) was an American actor best known for his supporting roles Jacob Joachim "Jack" Klugman (born April 27 1922 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American television and film actor known primarily for his roles in Sitcoms Henry Mancini ( April 16, 1924 &ndash June 14, 1994) was an Academy Award winning American Composer, conductor Philip H Lathrop, ASC ( October 22 1912 &ndash April 12 1995) was an American Cinematographer for such films as Portnoy's Warner Bros Entertainment Inc (or Warner Bros, Warner Bros Pictures) is one of the world's largest producers of Film and Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States The year 1962 in film involved some significant events Events Dr A drama film is a Film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes Blake Edwards (born July 26, 1922) is an Academy Award -winning American Film director, Screenwriter, and producer James Pinckney Miller ( December 18, 1919, San Antonio Texas - November 1, 2001, Flemington New Jersey) who wrote under The year 1958 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 1958. A teleplay is a drama which is Telecast using many of the same constraints as a theater piece (limited Scenery, cast Special effects) Playhouse 90, a 90-minute dramatic television anthology series was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1961 for a total of 133 episodes Days of Wine and Roses was an acclaimed 1958 teleplay by JP Miller which dramatized the problems of alcoholism The movie was produced by Martin Manulis with Henry Mancini music, and features Jack Lemmon, Lee Remick, Charles Bickford and Jack Klugman. Martin Manulis ( May 30, 1915 &ndash September 28, 2007) was an American film, television and Theater producer Henry Mancini ( April 16, 1924 &ndash June 14, 1994) was an Academy Award winning American Composer, conductor John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8 1925 &ndash June 27 2001 was an American Actor known principally for his comedic roles Lee Ann Remick ( December 14, 1935 – July 2, 1991) was an Academy Award - and Tony Award -nominated American film and Charles Bickford ( January 1, 1891 &ndash November 9, 1967) was an American actor best known for his supporting roles Jacob Joachim "Jack" Klugman (born April 27 1922 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American television and film actor known primarily for his roles in Sitcoms [1]

The film depicts the insidious nature of addiction in modern life, following the downward spiral of two average Americans who succumb to alcoholism and attempt to deal with their problem. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions

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Plot

Joe Clay (Jack Lemmon) meets and falls in love with Kirsten Arnesen (Lee Remick), a bright and non-drinking secretary. John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8 1925 &ndash June 27 2001 was an American Actor known principally for his comedic roles Lee Ann Remick ( December 14, 1935 – July 2, 1991) was an Academy Award - and Tony Award -nominated American film and A secretary is either an administrative assistant in business office administration, or a certain type of mid- or high-level governmental position such as a They marry, conceive a child and make a home for themselves.

Joe introduces Kirsten to social drinking and its pleasures. Reluctant at first, and after her first few Brandy Alexanders, she admits that having a drink "made me feel good. Brandy Alexander is a sweet Brandy -based Cocktail that became popular during the early 20th century "

Jack Lemmon as Joe Clay and Lee Remick as Kirsten Arnesen Clay.
Jack Lemmon as Joe Clay and Lee Remick as Kirsten Arnesen Clay.

Joe is a business man who slowly goes from the "two-martini lunch" to alcoholism and in due time both succumb to the pleasures and pain of alcohol addiction. The martini is a Cocktail made with Gin and dry white Vermouth or sweet red Vermouth. Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions

At one point Joe walks by a bar and sees his reflection in the window he goes home and says to his wife:

"I walked by Union Square Bar. A bar (also called a Pub or Tavern) is a business that serves drinks especially Alcoholic beverages such as beer liquor and mixed drinks for consumption I was going to go in. Then I saw myself, my reflection in the window, and I thought, 'I wonder who that bum is'? And then I saw it was me. Now look at me. I'm a bum. Look at me! Look at you. You're a bum. Look at you. And look at us. Look at us. C'mon look at us! See? A couple of bums. "

Later, when Joe is demoted due to poor performance brought on by too much drink, he is sent out of town on business. Kirsten finds the best way to pass the time is to drink, and drink a lot. While drunk one afternoon she sets fire to their apartment and almost kills herself and their child.

When Joe finally gets sober for a while, with the help of Alcoholics Anonymous and their meetings, he tries to convince his wife to go dry. Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA) is an informal meeting society for recovering and recovered alcoholics, with the stated purpose to help its members "to stay sober and Joe explains to Kirsten:

"You remember how it really was? You and me and booze--a threesome. You and I were a couple of drunks on the sea of booze, and the boat sank. I got hold of something that kept me from going under, and I'm not going to let go of it. Not for you. Not for anyone. If you want to grab on, grab on. But there's just room for you and me--no threesome. "

The film pulls no punches and by the end of the film it offers hope to viewers wishing to recover from the ravages of "King Alcohol" via the self-help group Alcoholics Anonymous.

Background

JP Miller found his title in the 1896 poem "Vitae Summa Brevis Spem Nos Vetet Incohare Longam" by the English writer Ernest Dowson (1867-1900):[2]

They are not long, the weeping and the laughter,
Love and desire and hate;
I think they have no portion in us after
We pass the gate. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland Ernest Christopher Dowson ( 2 August 1867 &ndash 23 February 1900) born in Lee London, was an English Poet
They are not long, the days of wine and roses:
Out of a misty dream
Our path emerges for a while, then closes
Within a dream.

Miller's teleplay for Playhouse 90, also titled Days of Wine and Roses, had received favorable critical attention and was nominated for an Emmy in the category "Best Writing of a Single Dramatic Program - One Hour or Longer. Playhouse 90, a 90-minute dramatic television anthology series was telecast on CBS from 1956 to 1961 for a total of 133 episodes Days of Wine and Roses was an acclaimed 1958 teleplay by JP Miller which dramatized the problems of alcoholism " Manulis, a Playhouse 90 producer, decided the material was ideal for a groundbreaking movie. Some critics observed that the movie lacked the impact of the original television production. In an article written for DVD Journal, critic D. K. Holm noted numerous changes that altered the original considerably when the material was filmed. He cites as an example the hiring of Jack Lemmon. With his participation "little remained of the founding teleplay, except for actor Charles Bickford reprising his role. "[3]

The film's Northern California locations included San Francisco, Albany and the Golden Gate Fields racetrack. Northern California is the northern portion of the US state of California. The City and County of San Francisco is the fourth most populous city Albany is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. Golden Gate Fields is an American Horse racing track straddling both Albany California and Berkeley California along the shoreline of A race track (or 'racetrack' or 'racing track' is a purpose-built facility for Racing of animals (eg The Oscar-winning song had music by Henry Mancini and lyrics by Johnny Mercer. The Academy Award for Best Original Song is one of the awards given annually to people working in the motion picture industry by the Academy of Motion Picture Henry Mancini ( April 16, 1924 &ndash June 14, 1994) was an Academy Award winning American Composer, conductor John Herndon "Johnny" Mercer ( November 18, 1909 – June 25, 1976) was an American Songwriter and Singer

Edwards became a non-drinker a year after completing the film and went into substance recovery. He said that he and Jack Lemmon were heavy drinkers while making the film. [4] Edwards used the theme of alcohol abuse often in his films, including: 10 (1979), Blind Date (1987), and Skin Deep (1989). The year 1979 in film involved some significant events Events March 5 - Production begins on Star Wars Episode Blind Date is a 1987 comedy/romance film directed by Blake Edwards. Events January 31 - The Cure for Insomnia premieres at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago Illinois, to Skin Deep is a 1989 Film written and directed by Blake Edwards. Events Actress Kim Basinger and her brother Mick purchase Braselton Georgia for $20 million Both Lemmon and Remick sought help from Alcoholics Anonymous long after they had completed the film. Alcoholics Anonymous ( AA) is an informal meeting society for recovering and recovered alcoholics, with the stated purpose to help its members "to stay sober and Lemmon revealed to James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio his past drinking problems and his recovery. James Lipton (born September 19, 1926) is an American writer Poet, and dean Emeritus of the Actors Studio Drama School Inside the Actors Studio is the Emmy-nominated longest-running original series on the Bravo Cable television channel hosted by James Lipton Alcoholism is a term with multiple and sometimes conflicting definitions The film had a lasting effect in helping alcoholics deal with their problem. Today Days of Wine and Roses is required viewing in many alcoholic and drug rehabilitation clinics across America. Drug rehabilitation (often drug rehab or just rehab) is an umbrella term for the processes of medical and/or psychotherapeutic treatment for dependency A clinic (or an outpatient clinic) is a small private or public health facility that is devoted to the care of Outpatients, often in a community in contrast [5]

Cast

Distribution

The producers used the following tagline to market the film:

This, in its own terrifying way, is a love story. John Uhler "Jack" Lemmon III (February 8 1925 &ndash June 27 2001 was an American Actor known principally for his comedic roles Lee Ann Remick ( December 14, 1935 – July 2, 1991) was an Academy Award - and Tony Award -nominated American film and Charles Bickford ( January 1, 1891 &ndash November 9, 1967) was an American actor best known for his supporting roles Jacob Joachim "Jack" Klugman (born April 27 1922 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania) is an American television and film actor known primarily for his roles in Sitcoms Jack Albertson ( June 16, 1907 – November 25, 1981) was an American award-winning Character actor dating to

The picture was released in the United States on a wide basis on December 26, 1962. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Year 1962 ( MCMLXII) was a Common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The box office receipts for the film were good given the numbers reported are in 1962 dollars. Total sales were $8,123,077. [6]

DVD

A DVD of the film was released on January 6, 2001 by Warner Home Video. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Warner Home Video is the Home video unit of Warner Bros Entertainment Inc The DVD contains an extra commentary track by director Blake Edwards, and an interview with Jack Lemmon. A laserdisc was released in 1990. The Laserdisc (LD is an obsolete Home video disc format and was the first commercial Optical disc storage medium

Critical reception

New York Times film critic, Bosley Crowther, liked the film and the acting but was disappointed in the way the story was written because the characters do not seem to overcome their problem. Francis Bosley Crowther ( July 13, 1905 &ndash March 7, 1981) was a Film critic for The New York Times for He wrote, "[It] is a commanding picture, and it is extremely well played by Mr. Lemmon and Miss Remick, who spare themselves none of the shameful, painful scenes. But for all their brilliant performing and the taut direction of Blake Edwards, they do not bring two pitiful characters to complete and overpowering life. "[7]

The staff at Variety magazine liked the film, especially the acting, writing, "Miller's grueling drama illustrates how the unquenchable lure of alcohol can supersede even love, and how marital communication cannot exist in a house divided by one-sided boozing. Variety is a weekly entertainment trade newspaper founded in New York in 1905 by Sime Silverman . . Lemmon gives a dynamic and chilling performance. Scenes of his collapse, particularly in the violent ward, are brutally realistic and terrifying. Remick, too, is effective, and there is solid featured work from Charles Bickford and Jack Klugman and a number of fine supporting performances. "[8]

In a review of the DVD critic Gary W. Tooze lauded Edward's direction and the acting, writing, "Blake Edwards's powerful adaptation of J. P. Miller's Playhouse 90 story, starring Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick in career performances, remains a variation in his body of work largely devoted to comedy. . . Lemmon is at his best and ditto for Remick in this harrowing tale of people consumed by their mutual addiction. This turns to an honest and heartbreaking portrayal of alcoholism as deftly done as any film I can remember. "[9]

Margaret Parsons, film curator at the National Gallery of Art, said, "[The film] remains one of the most gut-wrenching dramas of alcohol-related ruin and recovery ever captured on film. This article is about the National Gallery of the United States for other National Galleries see National Gallery. . . and it's also one of the pioneering films of the genre. "[10]

The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported that 100% of critics gave the film a positive review, based on 7 reviews. Rotten Tomatoes is a Website devoted to reviews information and news of Movies. [11]

Awards

Academy Awards Wins (1963)

Academy Awards Nominations (1963)

Other wins

Other Nominations

Other honors

Notable quotes

References

Notes

  1. ^ Days of Wine and Roses at the Internet Movie Database.
  2. ^ Loveridge, Charlotte. Curtain Up, theater review, February 24, 1995. Events 303 - Galerius, Roman Emperor, publishes his edict that begins the persecution of Christians in his portion of the Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995
  3. ^ Holm, D.K. DVD Journal. Last accessed: December 25, 2007
  4. ^ Days of Wine and Roses, DVD commentary by Blake Edwards. Events 274 - Roman Emperor Aurelian Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. DVD (also known as " Digital Versatile Disc " or " Digital Video Disc " - see Etymology)is
  5. ^ Alcoholics Anonymous. Movies to watch and recommended by AA Bangalore, India. Bangalore ( officially Bengaluru ( Kannada: ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country Last accessed: December 14, 2007. Events 1287 - St Lucia's flood: The Zuider Zee sea wall in the Netherlands collapses killing over 50000 people Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
  6. ^ The Numbers box office data. Last accessed: December 14, 2007.
  7. ^ Crowther, Bosley. The New York Times, film review, January 18, 1963. Events 350 - Generallus Magnentius deposes Roman Emperor Constans and proclaims himself Emperor Year 1963 ( MCMLXIII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
  8. ^ Variety. Staff film review of Days of Wine and Roses, January 18, 1962.
  9. ^ Tooze, Gary W. DVD Beaver, DVD review of film Days of Wine and Roses. Last accessed: December 25, 2007.
  10. ^ Parsons, Margaret. Recovery Month, July 11, 2005. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.
  11. ^ Days of Wine and Roses at Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes is a Website devoted to reviews information and news of Movies. Last accessed: February 22, 2008. Events 1495 - King Charles VIII of France enters Naples to claim the city's throne 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

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