Nostalgic Movie Night ~ Picnic~ Carnegie Public Library

Charming Hal Carter (William Holden) turned to wandering after a failed acting career left him loose in the wind. Interested in reuniting with an old college friend, Alan Benson (Cliff Robertson), Carter bums a train ride to a tranquil Kansas town. Alan greets him warmly, and together they join the community in a picnic celebration of Labor Day. However, his welcome quickly sours when sparks ignite between him and Alan’s girlfriend, Madge Owens (Kim Novak).
Release date: February 16, 1956 (USA)
Director: Joshua Logan
Story by: William Inge
Screenplay: Daniel Taradash
Awards: Academy Award for Best Film Editing, MORE