The Whisperers
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| Author | Robert Nicolson |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
| Released | 1961 |
| Media Type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 130 p. (first edition hardcover) |
| ISBN | NA |
The Whisperers is the 1961 novel by Robert Nicolson. It was made into a 1967 film by Bryan Forbes
[edit] Plot introduction
It tells the story of an impoverished old woman living alone in a seedy apartment who lives in a fantasy world in which she is an heiress. When she discovers stolen money hidden by her son, she believes her fantasy has come true.
[edit] Film, TV or theatrical adaptations
The movie was adapted by Bryan Forbes from the 1961 novel by Robert Nicolson. It was directed by Forbes. It stars Dame Edith Evans, Eric Portman, Nanette Newman and Gerald Sim.
[edit] Film nominations
It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress (Edith Evans).
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