Grant, Cary 1904-1986
Overview
| Works: | 1,281 works in 5,565 publications in 9 languages and 86,187 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Drama Comedy films Film adaptations Thrillers (Motion pictures) Detective and mystery films Screwball comedy films Spy films Romance films Romantic comedy films War films |
| Roles: | Actor, Performer, Author, Costume designer, Narrator, Other, Singer, Contributor, vac, Creator, Interviewee, Honoree, Scenarist, Speaker |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Cary Grant
- Cary Grant : the biography by Marc Eliot( Book )
- Dear Cary : my life with Cary Grant by Dyan Cannon( Book )
- Cary Grant : the lonely heart by Charles Higham( Book )
- Good stuff : a reminiscence of my father, Cary Grant by Jennifer Grant( Book )
- Cary Grant : a celebration by Richard Schickel( Book )
- Cary Grant : a class apart by Graham McCann( Book )
- An affair to remember : my life with Cary Grant by Maureen Donaldson( Book )
- Cary Grant : a touch of elegance by Warren G Harris( Book )
- Haunted idol : the story of the real Cary Grant by Geoffrey Wansell( Book )
- The films of Cary Grant by Donald Deschner( Book )
- Cary Grant : the light touch by Lionel Godfrey( Book )
- Cary Grant, dark angel by Geoffrey Wansell( Book )
- 54 by Wu Ming (Writers collective)( Book )
- Cary Grant : a celebration of style by Richard Torregrossa( Book )
- Cary Grant; an unauthorized biography by Albert Govoni( Book )
- Cary Grant : his movies and his life by Pamela Trescott( Book )
- Cary Grant by Jerry Vermilye( Book )
- To catch a spy : a Toby Peters mystery by Stuart M Kaminsky( )
- Cary Grant : the leading man( Visual )
- The private Cary Grant by William Currie McIntosh( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Cary Grant
North by Northwest by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
224 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 5,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ad executive is mistaken for a spy by foreign agents
224 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 8 languages and held by 5,055 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An ad executive is mistaken for a spy by foreign agents
Howard Hawk's His girl Friday by
Howard Hawks(
Visual
)
315 editions published between 1939 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unscrupulous newspaper editor uses every dirty trick in the book to keep his ace reporter/ex-wife from retiring and remarrying in this twist on The front page
315 editions published between 1939 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,882 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An unscrupulous newspaper editor uses every dirty trick in the book to keep his ace reporter/ex-wife from retiring and remarrying in this twist on The front page
The Philadelphia story by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
135 editions published between 1940 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,523 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A sophisticated romantic comedy about a rich, spoiled socialite who learns some things about who she is and what she really wants on the eve of her second marriage
135 editions published between 1940 and 2017 in 6 languages and held by 3,523 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A sophisticated romantic comedy about a rich, spoiled socialite who learns some things about who she is and what she really wants on the eve of her second marriage
Charade by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
256 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them. The only person she can trust is a sauve, mysterious stranger
256 editions published between 1963 and 2018 in 8 languages and held by 3,267 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A trio of crooks relentlessly pursues a young American through Paris for the fortune her dead husband stole from them. The only person she can trust is a sauve, mysterious stranger
An affair to remember by
Leo McCarey(
Visual
)
106 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 2,902 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nickie Ferrante and Terry McKay meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someone else, they plan to meet six months later at the Empire State Building if they still feel the same way about each other. But a tragic accident prevents their rendezvous and the lovers' future takes an uncertain turn
106 editions published between 1957 and 2013 in 5 languages and held by 2,902 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nickie Ferrante and Terry McKay meet on an ocean liner and fall deeply in love. Though each is engaged to someone else, they plan to meet six months later at the Empire State Building if they still feel the same way about each other. But a tragic accident prevents their rendezvous and the lovers' future takes an uncertain turn
Bringing up Baby by
Howard Hawks(
Visual
)
102 editions published between 1938 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scatterbrained heiress uses her pet leopard, Baby, to attract the attention of a stuffy paleontologist
102 editions published between 1938 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,842 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A scatterbrained heiress uses her pet leopard, Baby, to attract the attention of a stuffy paleontologist
Frank Capra's Arsenic and old lace by
Frank Capra(
Visual
)
90 editions published between 1942 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 2,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An easy-going drama critic is shocked to discover that his elderly aunts, the seemingly gentle-natured Abby and Martha, have a habit of poisoning gentlemen callers and burying them in the cellar of their old Brooklyn mansion
90 editions published between 1942 and 2010 in 5 languages and held by 2,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An easy-going drama critic is shocked to discover that his elderly aunts, the seemingly gentle-natured Abby and Martha, have a habit of poisoning gentlemen callers and burying them in the cellar of their old Brooklyn mansion
Notorious by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
149 editions published between 1946 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When troubled beauty Alicia Huberman is recruited by American agent T.R. Devlin to infiltrate a German spy ring in postwar Rio, she accepts. When she receives orders to seduce a Nazi kingpin, Alicia must sacrifice the only happiness she's ever known for a perilous mission that could ultimately cost her and Devlin their lives
149 editions published between 1946 and 2016 in 6 languages and held by 2,763 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When troubled beauty Alicia Huberman is recruited by American agent T.R. Devlin to infiltrate a German spy ring in postwar Rio, she accepts. When she receives orders to seduce a Nazi kingpin, Alicia must sacrifice the only happiness she's ever known for a perilous mission that could ultimately cost her and Devlin their lives
Alfred Hitchcock's To catch a thief by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
98 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman falls in love with a reformed jewel thief, but suspects he's active again when a series of jewel heists occur
98 editions published between 1954 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 2,642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A woman falls in love with a reformed jewel thief, but suspects he's active again when a series of jewel heists occur
The bishop's wife by
Henry Koster(
Visual
)
47 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cary Grant stars as an angel who materializes in answer to the prayers of a harried young bishop, David Niven. Niven's efforts to raise money for a new cathedral have endangered his marriage to beautiful Loretta Young. Grant enters the bishop's household hoping to end the problems plaguing the family, but instead the bishop's neglected wife becomes infatuated with him
47 editions published between 1947 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,890 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cary Grant stars as an angel who materializes in answer to the prayers of a harried young bishop, David Niven. Niven's efforts to raise money for a new cathedral have endangered his marriage to beautiful Loretta Young. Grant enters the bishop's household hoping to end the problems plaguing the family, but instead the bishop's neglected wife becomes infatuated with him
Suspicion by
Alfred Hitchcock(
Visual
)
86 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,535 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alfred Hitchcock weaves a terrifying web of suspicion around a fragile young English bride and captures a classic suspense thriller. Joan Fontaine is the bride, a gently-reared heiress who fears she has married a murderer. Cary Grant is the husband, a dashing ne'er-do-well with a penchant for the high life--and a bank account that's strictly low-life
86 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 1,535 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Alfred Hitchcock weaves a terrifying web of suspicion around a fragile young English bride and captures a classic suspense thriller. Joan Fontaine is the bride, a gently-reared heiress who fears she has married a murderer. Cary Grant is the husband, a dashing ne'er-do-well with a penchant for the high life--and a bank account that's strictly low-life
The awful truth by
Leo McCarey(
Visual
)
42 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A separated couple sabotages each other's love affairs while waiting for their divorce decree to become final
42 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 3 languages and held by 1,392 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A separated couple sabotages each other's love affairs while waiting for their divorce decree to become final
Penny serenade by
George Stevens(
Visual
)
150 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classic soap opera, Penny Serenade is the story of a young couple who seem to have everything, but must overcome a great tragedy to learn the value of true love
150 editions published between 1941 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,349 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Classic soap opera, Penny Serenade is the story of a young couple who seem to have everything, but must overcome a great tragedy to learn the value of true love
Father Goose(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in English and held by 1,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An indigent Australian beachcomber is drafted to man a strategic watching station on Matalava Island. He heroically rescues a lovely French schoolteacher and seven young students. However the school teacher sets out to try to reform him and this results in a battle of the sexes
31 editions published between 1964 and 2017 in English and held by 1,298 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An indigent Australian beachcomber is drafted to man a strategic watching station on Matalava Island. He heroically rescues a lovely French schoolteacher and seven young students. However the school teacher sets out to try to reform him and this results in a battle of the sexes
Gunga Din by
George Stevens(
Visual
)
82 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three English soldier comrades battle the punjabs in India while accompanied by their lowly water-bearer Gunga Din, who longs to be a fighter himself
82 editions published between 1900 and 2015 in 6 languages and held by 1,292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Three English soldier comrades battle the punjabs in India while accompanied by their lowly water-bearer Gunga Din, who longs to be a fighter himself
Mr. Blandings builds his dream house by
H. C Potter(
Visual
)
31 editions published between 1948 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cary Grant plays a successful New York advertising executive who wants to escape his current living situation. He decides to design his own dream house in the suburbs and the project turns wrong when the bills never end and the problems never stop
31 editions published between 1948 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cary Grant plays a successful New York advertising executive who wants to escape his current living situation. He decides to design his own dream house in the suburbs and the project turns wrong when the bills never end and the problems never stop
Holiday by
George Cukor(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Johnny gets engaged to the girl of his dreams, only to find out she's a millionaire's daughter whose father wants to be in control of their lives. Add to that a sister who is falling for Johnny, and he needs to decide who to marry and what to do
41 editions published between 1937 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 1,200 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Johnny gets engaged to the girl of his dreams, only to find out she's a millionaire's daughter whose father wants to be in control of their lives. Add to that a sister who is falling for Johnny, and he needs to decide who to marry and what to do
Operation Petticoat by
Blake Edwards(
Visual
)
37 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
World War 2 comedy about a submarine commander who finds himself stuck with a decrepit (and pink) sub, a con-man executive officer and a group of Army nurses
37 editions published between 1959 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
World War 2 comedy about a submarine commander who finds himself stuck with a decrepit (and pink) sub, a con-man executive officer and a group of Army nurses
Evenings with Cary Grant : recollections in his own words and by those who knew him best by
Nancy Nelson(
Book
)
10 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in English and held by 1,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of Cary Grant, one of the screen's greatest stars, drawn from his own words and the reminiscences of his friends, colleagues, and loved ones
10 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in English and held by 1,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A portrait of Cary Grant, one of the screen's greatest stars, drawn from his own words and the reminiscences of his friends, colleagues, and loved ones
Indiscreet by
Stanley Donen(
Visual
)
46 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American diplomat in London falls in love with an actress, but tries to protect himself by saying he is married
46 editions published between 1958 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,031 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An American diplomat in London falls in love with an actress, but tries to protect himself by saying he is married
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Related Identities
- Hitchcock, Alfred 1899-1980 Performer Scenarist Producer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
- Warner Home Video (Firm) Distributor
- RKO Radio Pictures Producer
- Hawks, Howard 1896-1977 Performer Producer Restager Director Film editor Author Actor
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Producer
- Hepburn, Katharine 1907-2003 Other Costume designer Performer Actor
- Landis, Jessie Royce 1904-1972 Performer Actor
- Columbia Pictures Corporation Originator Producer
- Turner Entertainment Co Producer Distributor
- Hecht, Ben 1894-1964 Writer of accompanying material Adapter Scenarist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay
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Advertising executives Angels Aunts Barry, Philip, Bishops Bishops' spouses Brides Cannon, Dyan Divorced people Espionage Fathers and daughters Femmes fatales France--Paris Fugitives from justice Grant, Cary, Hecht, Ben, Heiresses Husbands Iles, Francis, Illinois--Chicago Jewel thieves Journalists Kesselring, Joseph, Kidnapping victims Leopards as pets Love MacArthur, Charles, Malicious accusation Man-woman relationships Marriage Mistaken identity Motion picture actors and actresses Murder Newspaper editors New York (State)--New York Paleontologists Reporters and reporting Richman, Arthur, Self-acceptance Separated people Serial murders Spies Traffic accidents Triangles (Interpersonal relations) United States Widows Wives Women journalists Women spies World War (1939-1945)
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Alternative Names
Carius Grant
Cary Grant acteur américain
Cary Grant actor británico nacionalizado estadounidense
Cary Grant Amerikaans acteur
Cary Grant attore statunitense
Cary Grant brit születésű amerikai színész
Cary Grant britisch-US-amerikanischer Schauspieler
Cary Grant brittisk-amerikansk skådespelare
Cary Grant brytyjsko-amerykański aktor
Cary Grant Ingles-Amerikano nga aktor iti entablado ken pelikula
Grant, Cary
Grant, Cary, 1904-
Keri Qrant
Kerijs Grānts
Leach, Alexander Archibald, 1904-
Leach, Archibad Alexander, 1904-1986
Leach, Archibald 1904-1986
Leach, Archibald Alec
Leach, Archibald Alexander.
Leach, Archibald Alexander 1904-1986
Leach, Archie 1904-1986
Κάρι Γκραντ
Грант, Кэри, псевд.
Кари Грант
Кери Грант
Кері Грант
Кэри Грант британско-американский киноактёр
Кэры Грант
Քերի Գրանտ
קרי גרנט
كارى جرانت
كاري غرانت
کری گرانت
ক্যারি গ্র্যান্ট ব্রিটিশ-মার্কিন অভিনেতা
แครี แกรนต์
ဂရန့်ကယ်ရီ
კერი გრანტი
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ケーリー・グラント
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