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The Glass Menagerie (1987) Movie vs Book
Film · 1987 · Directed by Paul Newman · Starring Joanne Woodward, John Malkovich, Karen Allen
The Glass Menagerie (1987) Movie: Cast and Details
A faded Southern mother pushes her shy daughter and restless son in a small apartment.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Very close to the bookIt follows the play closely and keeps most of its dialogue.
Read or watch first?
Read the play first, then watch the film.
What the book gives you
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
A classic by Tennessee Williams.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, classic American play.