---
title: "The Catered Affair"
year: 1956
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-catered-affair-1956"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 107592
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Catered Affair (1956) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-catered-affair-1956

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Catered Affair is a 1956 American film directed within the drama, comedy, and romance genres, running for 1 hour and 34 minutes. The story centers on an Irish cabby in the Bronx watching his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding.

The film's production features a score composed by André Previn and cinematography by John Alton, alongside serving as Rod Taylor's first film for MGM after signing a long-term contract. It holds a US release date of June 14, 1956.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An Irish cabby in the Bronx watches his wife go overboard planning their daughter's wedding."

### Why Watch
- It features a score by André Previn.
- It includes cinematography by John Alton.
- It marks Rod Taylor's first film for MGM after signing a long-term contract.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It has a user score indicating mixed reception and a 69 percent rating on Kinobox.
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a 1 hour and 34 minute drama, comedy, and romance with a NR rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #bronx-setting, #wedding-planning, #family-dynamics, #1950s-cinema, #classic-drama, #irish-american

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Richard Brooks
- **Networks / Studios**: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bette Davis** as *Agnes Hurley*
- **Ernest Borgnine** as *Tom Hurley*
- **Debbie Reynolds** as *Jane Hurley*
- **Barry Fitzgerald** as *Jack Conlon*
- **Rod Taylor** as *Ralph Halloran*
- **Robert F. Simon** as *Mr. Halloran*
- **Madge Kennedy** as *Mrs. Halloran*
- **Dorothy Stickney** as *Mrs. Rafferty*
- **Carol Veazie** as *Mrs. Casey*
- **Joan Camden** as *Alice*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream The Catered Affair?
The film is available to rent or buy digitally.

### Q: Is it worth watching?
It holds a 69 percent rating on Kinobox and a user score on TMDB, making it worth considering for classic film fans.

### Q: What is the binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
The Catered Affair is a feature film rather than a television series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Catered Affair — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/107592)
- [The Catered Affair - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Catered_Affair)
- [Catered Affair, The 69% [The Catered Affair] (1956) | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/214679-catered-affair-the)

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