---
title: "The Best of Everything"
year: 1959
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-best-of-everything-1959"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 57103
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 121
community_rating: 6.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Best of Everything (1959) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-best-of-everything-1959

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Best of Everything is a 1959 drama and romance film released in the United States on October 9, 1959. It serves as an exposé of the lives and loves of Madison Avenue working girls and their higher-ups, with a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

The film features a musical score written by Alfred Newman, marking his final work under his longtime contract as 20th Century-Fox's musical director. Available to rent or buy, it falls into the drama and romance genres as documented by major movie databases.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An exposé of the lives and loves of Madison Avenue working girls and their higher-ups."

### Why Watch
- Features a musical score by Alfred Newman, his last under his longtime contract as 20th Century-Fox musical director.
- Provides an exposé of the lives and loves of Madison Avenue working girls.
- Explores the professional and personal dynamics involving higher-ups.

### Caveats & Content Note
- The provided sources do not detail explicit reasons to skip beyond individual preferences.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone and pacing reflect a 1959 drama and romance film with a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #madison-avenue, #working-girls, #lives-and-loves, #exposé, #higher-ups, #drama-and-romance

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean Negulesco
- **Networks / Studios**: 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hope Lange** as *Caroline Bender*
- **Stephen Boyd** as *Mike Rice*
- **Suzy Parker** as *Gregg Adams*
- **Martha Hyer** as *Barbara Lamont*
- **Diane Baker** as *April Morrison*
- **Brian Aherne** as *Fred Shalimar*
- **Robert Evans** as *Dexter Key*
- **Brett Halsey** as *Eddie Harris*
- **Donald Harron** as *Sidney Carter*
- **Sue Carson** as *Mary Agnes*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch the movie?
The film is available to rent or buy as indicated by viewing platforms.

### Q: Is the film worth watching?
The film holds a user score and a 60 percent rating on Kinobox, reflecting mixed viewer reception.

### Q: What is the run time or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minute.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
This is a feature-length film lasting 2 hours and 1 minute rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Best of Everything — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/57103)
- [The Best of Everything (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Best_of_Everything_(film))
- [Best of Everything, The 60% [The Best of Everything] (1959…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/253986-best-of-everything-the)
- [The Best of Everything (1983) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/46429-the-best-of-everything/prehled/)

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