Desk Set
Movie
1957
1 HOUR 43 MINS
Romantic comedy
Two extremely strong personalities clash over the computerization of a television network’s research department.
Cast & Crew
Spencer Tracy Richard Sumner
Katharine Hepburn Bunny Watson
Gig Young Mike Cutler
Joan Blondell Peg Costello
Dina Merrill Sylvia Blair
Sue Randall Ruthie Saylor
Neva Patterson Miss Warriner
Harry Ellerbe Smithers
Nicholas Joy Mr. Azae
Diane Jergens Alice
Merry Anders Cathy
Ida Moore Old Lady
Rachel Stephens Receptionist
Walter Lang Director
Henry Ephron Screenwriter
Phoebe Ephron Screenwriter
Henry Ephron Producer
Leon Shamroy Cinematography
Robert Simpson Film Editing
Cyril J. Mockridge Original Music
Maurice Ransford Art Director
Lyle R. Wheeler Art Director
Paul S. Fox Set Decoration
Walter M. Scott Set Decoration
Charles Le Maire Costume Design
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Saturday, November 15
TV-network researcher (Katharine Hepburn) humors efficiency expert (Spencer Tracy).
Wednesday, November 19
TV-network researcher (Katharine Hepburn) humors efficiency expert (Spencer Tracy).
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