The Legend of Lylah Clare (1968) — Perfery

(1968)Directed by Robert Aldrich130 min · RDrama, Crime, Mystery

“Overnight, she became a star...Over many nights, she became a legend.”

A dictatorial film director hires an unknown actress to play the lead role in a planned movie biography of a late, great Hollywood star.

Kim Novakas Lylah Clare / Elsa Brinkmann / Elsa Campbell

Peter Finchas Lewis Zarken / Louie Flack

Ernest Borgnineas Barney Sheean

Milton Selzeras Bart Langner

Rossella Falkas Rossella

Gabriele Tintias Paolo

Valentina Corteseas Countess Bozo Bedoni

Jean Carrollas Becky Langner

Michael Murphyas Mark Peter Sheean

Coral Browneas Molly Luther

Lee Meriwetheras Young Girl

Robert Ellensteinas Mike

Ellen Corbyas Script Girl

George Kennedyas Matt Burke

Dick Milleras Reporter at Press Party

Al Bainas Crew Member

Tom Palmeras Press Party Guest

William Beckleyas Zarkan

Jan Petersas Prop Man

Queenie Smithas Hairdresser

John Alvinas Accountant (uncredited)

Ernest Andersonas Hot Dog Man (uncredited)

Noble 'Kid' Chissellas Stagehand (uncredited)

Gene Chronopoulosas Reporter (uncredited)