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Tea and Sympathy (1956)

★ 7.3Approved122 minDirector: Vincente Minnelli

1956 film by Vincente Minnelli

Tea and Sympathy is a 1956 American drama film and an adaptation of Robert Anderson's 1953 stage play of the same name directed by Vincente Minnelli and produced by Pandro S. Berman for MGM in Metrocolor. The music score was by Adolph Deutsch and the cinematography by John Alton. Deborah Kerr, John Kerr and Leif Erickson reprised their original Broadway roles. Edward Andrews, Darryl Hickman, Norma Crane, Tom Laughlin, and Dean Jones were featured in supporting roles.

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What is Tea and Sympathy about?
Tea and Sympathy (1956) — Tom Lee is a sensitive boy of 17 whose lack of interest in the "manly" pursuits of sports, mountain climbing and girls labels him "sister-boy" at the college he is attending. Head master Bill Reynold's wife Laura sees Tom's suffering at the hands of his school mates (and her husb
Is Tea and Sympathy based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Tea and Sympathy scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.