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The Crowning Experience (1960)

Movie ★ 6.5 102 min

Drama

Inspired by the accomplishments of Mary McCleod Bethune, who made and sold so many sweet potato pies that, with her earnings, she established many schools for the under-privileged.

Rickard Tegström Director Alan Thornhill Writer Marion Clayton Anderson Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 22, 1960
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0052715
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Themes

Cast

Muriel Smith Muriel Smith Emma Tremaine Ann Buckles Ann Buckles Sarah Miller Spriggs Louis Byles Charlie as a Man George McCurdy Charlie as a Boy William Pawley Jr. Mr. Spriggs Phyllis Konstam Phyllis Konstam Mrs. Spriggs Anna Marie McCurdy Julie Robert Anderson Robert Anderson Blaney Cecil Broadhurst Editor Joel McCrea Joel McCrea Prologue Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Crowning Experience about?
Inspired by the accomplishments of Mary McCleod Bethune, who made and sold so many sweet potato pies that, with her earnings, she established many schools for the under-privileged.
Who directed The Crowning Experience?
The Crowning Experience was directed by Rickard Tegström, Marion Clayton Anderson.
Who stars in The Crowning Experience?
The Crowning Experience stars Muriel Smith, Ann Buckles, Louis Byles, George McCurdy.
When was The Crowning Experience released?
The Crowning Experience is a 1960 drama film.
Where can I watch The Crowning Experience?
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