Tammy Tell Me True
Tammy Tell Me True is a 1961 American Eastmancolor comedy film directed by Harry Keller and starring Sandra Dee and John Gavin, Charles Drake, Virginia Grey and Julia Meade.
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| Directed by | Harry Keller |
| Written by | Oscar Brodney |
| Based on | Tammy Tell Me True by Cid Ricketts Sumner |
| Produced by | Ross Hunter |
| Starring | Sandra Dee John Gavin Charles Drake Virginia Grey Julia Meade |
| Cinematography | Clifford Stine |
| Edited by | Otto Ludwig |
| Music by | Percy Faith |
Production company | Ross Hunter Productions |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $2.5 million[1] |
The film, the second in the series, was based on Cid Ricketts Sumner's 1959 novel of the same name, which the New York Times had described as "a cheerful change of pace from current novels of conflict and depression".[2]
Plot
Tammy is waiting to hear from her lover Pete, who has gone to agricultural college. She decides to go to college to improve herself. Tammy becomes a paid companion for a crusty old lady and falls for a handsome man.
Cast
- Sandra Dee as Tambrey "Tammy" Tyree
- John Gavin as Tom Freeman
- Charles Drake as Buford Woodly
- Virginia Grey as "Miss" Jenks
- Julia Meade as Suzanne Rook
- Beulah Bondi as Mrs. Call
- Cecil Kellaway as Captain Joe
- Edgar Buchanan as Judge Carver
- Gigi Perreau as Rita
- Juanita Moore as Della
- Hayden Rorke as Joshua Welling
- Ward Ramsey as Caleb Slade
- Henry Corden as Captain Armand
- Don Dorrell as Roger
- Patricia McNulty as Joan
- Stefanie Powers as Kay (credited as 'Taffy Paul')
- Lowell Brown as John
- Bill Herrin as Phil (as William Herrin)
- Catherine McLeod as Mrs. Bateman
- Ross Elliott as Professor Bateman
- Ned Wever as Dr. Stach
Production
Sandra Dee was announced for the lead role in September 1960.[3]
The Welsh singer Dorothy Squires wrote the words and music to the title song "Tammy Tell Me True".
Reception
The Chicago Tribune called it "calculated cuteness... relieved by a likeable performance from Sandra Dee."[4] The Washington Post called it "infinitely inferior to the first Tammy, everything about the film is false, especially the aggressive Sandra Dee, whose primpsy whimsy wardrobe cannot disguise the acquisitive gaze in her give-away eyes."[5]
In a 1974 interview, Gavin criticised the film but said it "haunts the tube like a permanent miasma. You can't do worse than that."[6]
References
- "1961 Rentals and Potential". Variety. 10 Jan 1961. p. 58.
- CHARLOTTE CAPERS (29 Nov 1959). "Deep South Primitive: TAMMY TELL ME TRUE. By Cid Ricketts Sumner. 316, pp. Indianapolis and New York: The BobbsMerrill Company. $3.75". New York Times. p. BR62.
- Hopper, Hedda. (Sep 16, 1960). "'Tammy' Film Sequel May Star Sandra Dee". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. d4.
- TINEE, MAE (July 18, 1961). "Sandra Dee Is Likable in 'Tammy Tell Me True'". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. a4.
- Richard L. Coe. (July 22, 1961). "Lighting Up Our History: Accent on History Three Immediate Factors". The Washington Post. p. C11.
- Tom Donnelly (July 28, 1974). "John Gavin: One for the 'Seesaw': John Gavin: One for the 'Seesaw'". The Washington Post. p. L1.