Best Man, The (1964): Franklin Schaffner’s Oscar-Nominated Political Drama, Written by Gore Vidal, Starring Henry Fonda, Cliff Roberts, Margaret Leighton, Lee Tracy

The Best Man was nominated for one Oscar, Supporting Actor for Lee Tracy.

 

Seven Women (7 Women) (1966): John Ford’s Last Film, Starring Anne Bancroft, Margaret Leighton, Sue Lyons, Flora Robson, Mildred Dunnock

A tribute to the resilient strength of women in dire conditions, “Seven Women” is John Ford’s very last film, and unfortunately, an underestimated one.  The film boasts an all-star cast (both British and American) of three generation of actresses: Anne Bancroft, Sue Lyon, Margaret Leighton, Flora Robon, Mildred Dunncok, Betty Field, and Anna Stein.