Ep 98: Lana Turner in Peyton Place (1957)

25/07/2021 51 min
Ep 98: Lana Turner in Peyton Place (1957)

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Episode Synopsis

Lana Turner received her only Oscar nomination for her performance as a single mom who runs a dress shop in a conservative small town. The picture showcases the acting techniques she developed over 18 years in MGM with drama coach Lillian Burns. The screen adaptation of the bestseller by Grace Metalious was one of the biggest hits of her career. Peyton Place also coincided with the biggest scandal of her life.