But Not for Me
"It's a scream!"
Originally released in 1959. But Not for Me is a comedy/romance film. directed by Walter Lang.
Starring Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, and Lilli Palmer
Synopsis
Out of hit ideas and seemingly in the twilight of his career, Broadway producer Russ Ward decides to give up the game. But when Russ lays off his nubile secretary, Ellie Brown, she shocks him with a declaration of love. Inspired, Ward commands playwright MacDonald to rewrite his latest show as a May-December romance starring Brown herself. Ward struggles to make a comeback as his ex-wife, Kathryn, plots to end his new relationship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 19, 1959
66 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Clark Gable
as Russell 'Russ' Ward
Carroll Baker
as Ellie Brown / Borden
Lilli Palmer
as Kathryn Ward
Lee J. Cobb
as Jeremiah MacDonald
Barry Coe
as Gordon Reynolds
Thomas Gomez
as Demetrios Bacos
Charles Lane
as Al Atwood
Wendell Holmes
as Miles Montgomery
Tom Duggan
as Roy Morton
Saverio LoMedico
as Emile
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Perlsea Company
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is But Not for Me about?
Out of hit ideas and seemingly in the twilight of his career, Broadway producer Russ Ward decides to give up the game. But when Russ lays off his nubile secretary, Ellie Brown, she shocks him with ...
Who directed But Not for Me?
But Not for Me was directed by Walter Lang.
How long is But Not for Me?
But Not for Me has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was But Not for Me released?
But Not for Me was released on August 19, 1959 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in But Not for Me?
The main cast of But Not for Me includes Clark Gable, Carroll Baker, Lilli Palmer, Lee J. Cobb, Barry Coe.