The Playroom
1957, English. Directed by Franklin J. Schaffner.
Three siblings return home when their mother wins a "Mother of the Year" award from a magazine.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Franklin J. SchaffnerDirector
- Charles DrakeGeorge Rutherford
- Mildred DunnockMrs. Millie Rutherford
- Marilyn ErskineKatherine Rutherford
- Nina FochMrs. Dorothy Kelly
- Florida FriebusWoman Reporter
- Dennis King Jr.Clerk
- Therese LyonMessenger
- Nora MarloweMrs. Beal
- Lewis MartinToastmaster
- Julia MeadeCast
- Patricia NealMargaret Flood
- Tony RandallKenneth Rutherford
Details
- Released
- 10 October 1957
- Written by
- Tad Mosel
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The Playroom runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is The Playroom on?
The Playroom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 October 1957. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Playroom?
If you liked The Playroom, try My Mother's Wedding, Goodnight Mommy, Crimes of the Heart.
Who directed The Playroom?
The Playroom (1957) was directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and stars Charles Drake, Mildred Dunnock, Marilyn Erskine.