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Release Year1969
Runtime0h 17m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes5
DirectorStephen F. Verona
WritersDick Clair, Jenna McMahon
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsThe Rehearsal
About The Rehearsal
The Rehearsal is a 1969 short comedy, written and directed by Stephen F. Verona. It is a humorous short where a director becomes frustrated with a quisitive actress during the rehearsal of a play. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Directed by Stephen F. Verona, The Rehearsal leans on a strong ensemble — Dick Clair, Jenna McMahon — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1969.
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