Centennial Summer (1946) - Jeanne Crain, Cornel Wilde, Linda Darnell

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Movie: Centennial Summer

Top 10 Billed Cast

Jeanne Crain

Julia Rogers

Cornel Wilde

Philippe Lascalles

Linda Darnell

Edith Rogers

William Eythe

Ben Phelps

Walter Brennan

Jesse Rogers

Constance Bennett

Zenia Lascalles

Dorothy Gish

Mrs. Rogers

Barbara Whiting

Susanna Rogers

Kathleen Howard

Deborah

Buddy Swan

Buddy Swan

Dudley Rogers

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Overview
In 1876 Philadelphia, two sisters vie for the affections of a Frenchman who's come to town to prepare the French pavilion for the Centennial exposition.
Release Date
1946-07-10
Average
5.857
Rating:
2.9 starts
Tagline
Genres
Music Comedy History
Languages:
English
Keywords
philadelphia, pennsylvania love triangle sibling rivalry 19th century

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