Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Gregory Peck" in English language version.
most likely because it was breaking new ground with small and deliberate steps, Gentleman's Agreement does not play well today. The characters are one-dimensional and do the sorts of thing you could easily predict they would do.
Rome at its most photogenic, Roman Holiday remains one of the most popular romances that has ever skipped across the screen ... an enormously enjoyable romp ... Director William Wyler's use of Rome is one of the best examples of how a location can become a leading character in a film. The effect of using the actual city in the film was eye-popping.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)Peck 'is a little too earnest ...' and '... this film is interesting as a historical curiosity ... but holds little appeal for most.'
Also lauded it for its "rugged realism and punch"
gross of 4.4 million, 1.6 million behind the 11th grossing movie but 1.2 million more than Vertigo which was 22nd
grossed $3.7 million whereas No. 10 film of year grossed $10 million.
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