Gentleman’s Agreement (motion picture)

Gentleman’s Agreement (motion picture), motion picture about an investigative reporter who pretends to be Jewish in order to research an article. Released in 1947, this was one of the first Hollywood movies to explore the subject of anti-Semitism. The film won Academy Awards for best picture and best director. Gregory Peck plays Phil Green, the reporter who is surprised and saddened by the discrimination he experiences while posing as a Jewish man. Celeste Holm won an Academy Award for her spirited portrayal of Green’s wisecracking friend, Anne, a fashion editor.

Director

• Elia Kazan

Cast

• Gregory Peck (Phil Green)
• Dorothy McGuire (Kathy)
• John Garfield (Dave)
• Celeste Holm (Anne)
• Anne Revere (Mrs. Green)
• June Havoc (Miss Wales)
• Albert Dekker (John Minify)
• Jane Wyatt (Jane)
• Dean Stockwell (Tommy)
• Sam Jaffe (Professor Lieberman)
• Nicholas Joy (Dr. Craigie)
• Harold Vermilyea (Jordan)
• Ransom Sherman (Bill Payson)
• Roy Roberts (Mr. Calkins)
• Kathleen Lockhart (Mrs. Minify)
• Curt Conway (Bert McAnny)
• John Newland (Bill)
• Robert Warwick (Weisman)
• Louise Lorimer (Miss Miller)
• Howard Negley (Tingler)
• Victor Kilian (Olsen)
• Frank Wilcox (Harry)
• Marilyn Monk (Receptionist)
• Wilton Graff (Maitre D')
• Morgan Farley (Clerk)
• Mauritz Hugo (Columnist)
• Olive Deering (Woman)
• Jane Green (Woman)
• Virginia Gregg (Woman)
• Jesse White (Elevator starter)

Awards

• Academy Award for Best Picture (1947)
• Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (1947): Celeste Holm
• Academy Award for Best Director (1947): Elia Kazan
• Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture—Drama (1948)
• Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress (1948): Celeste Holm
• Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Director (1948): Elia Kazan
• Golden Globe Special Award to Best Juvenile Actor (1948): Dean Stockwell
• New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Picture (1947)
• New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Direction (1947): Elia Kazan