Book Vs Movie Peyton Place

Book Vs. Movie: Peyton Place

The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie

Peyton Place by Grace Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town. The explicit content led to the book being banned in several cities and states across the U.S. Despite the controversy, the novel became a bestseller. It inspired a successful 1957 film and a long-running TV series from 1964 to 1969, cementing its place in American pop culture.

Which version did we (the Margos) prefer? Have a listen to find out.

Peyton Place (1957) Grace Metalious, Lana Turner, Hope Lange, Diane Varsi, and Russ Tamblyn – Book Vs Movie Podcast
Book Vs. Movie: Peyton Place The 1956 Novel Vs. the 1957 Movie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peyton_Place_(film) by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grace_Metalious, published in 1956, became one of the most controversial books of its time due to its exploration of taboo topics like adultery, incest, and moral hypocrisy in a small New England town.

In this ep, the Margos discuss:

The short, fascinating life of the author.
Why did the book and movie cause such a stir?
The 1957 Movie Cast: Lana Turner (Constance MacKenzie,) Diane Varsi (Allison MacKenzie,) Hope Lang (Selena Cross,) Lee Philips (Michael Rossi,) Arthur Kennedy (Lucas Cross,) Lloyd Nolan (Dr. Matthew Swain,) Russ Tamblyn (Norman Page,) Terry Moore (Betty Anderson,) David Nelson (Ted Carter,) Barry Coe (Rodney Harington,) and Lorne Green as the District Attorney.