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''The Country Girl'' is
# a 1915 Silent Film , starring Florence La Badie ;
# a 1950 Broadway play by Clifford Odets , revived in 1972;
# a 1954 film, which tells the story of a has-been singer/actor who is given one last chance to star in a musical, only to have his Alcoholism hinder his chances. It stars Bing Crosby , Grace Kelly and William Holden .

The 1954 movie was adapted by George Seaton from the play. It was directed by Seaton. It won Academy Awards for Best Actress In A Leading Role (Grace Kelly) and Best Writing, Screenplay . It was also nominated for Best Actor In A Leading Role (Bing Crosby), Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Black-and-White , Best Cinematography, Black-and-White , Best Director and Best Picture .


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