Pillow Talk (1959)

Ceremony Year: 1960Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 1959

Nominated Talent & Credits

Russell Rouse— Story by Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene; Screenplay by Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin

Clarence Greene— Story by Russell Rouse, Clarence Greene; Screenplay by Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin

Stanley Shapiro— Story by Paul King, Joseph Stone; Screenplay by Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin

Maurice Richlin— Story by Paul King, Joseph Stone; Screenplay by Stanley Shapiro, Maurice Richlin

Synopsis / Overview

Playboy songwriter Brad Allen's succession of romances annoys his neighbor, interior designer Jan Morrow, who shares a telephone party line with him and hears all his breezy routines. After Jan unsuccessfully lodges a complaint against him, Brad sets about to seduce her in the guise of a sincere and upstanding Texas rancher. When mutual friend Jonathan discovers that his best friend is moving in on the girl he desires, however, sparks fly.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen) — 32nd Academy Awards (1960)

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