The Two Mrs. Grenvilles

The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
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GenreDrama
Based onThe Two Mrs. Grenvilles
by Dominick Dunne
Screenplay byDerek Marlowe
Directed byJohn Erman
StarringStephen Collins
Ann-Margret
Claudette Colbert
Theme music composerMarvin Hamlisch
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producerSusan G. Pollock
ProducerPreston Fischer
Production locationsLee International Studios, Wembley, London, England
CinematographyDennis C. Lewiston
EditorJerrold L. Ludwig
Running time310 mins
Production companyLorimar-Telepictures
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseFebruary 8 (1987-02-08) –
February 9, 1987 (1987-02-09)

The Two Mrs. Grenvilles is a 1987 television miniseries based on Dominick Dunne's 1985 novel of the same name and dramatizing the sensational killing of William Woodward, Jr. by his wife, Ann Woodward in 1955. Directed by John Erman, the miniseries stars Ann-Margret, Elizabeth Ashley, Stephen Collins and Claudette Colbert in her final television role.

Starring

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Awards and nominations

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Emmy Awards (1987)

Won

Nominated

  • Outstanding Costume Design for a Miniseries or a Special (For part I) - Nolan Miller (for Ann-Margret), Donald Brooks (for Claudette Colbert), Sue Yelland
  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special - Ann-Margret
  • Outstanding Miniseries - Susan G. Pollock (executive producer), John Erman (supervising producer), Preston Fischer (producer)
  • Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Drama Miniseries or a Special (For part I) - John Asman (sound mixer), Neil Brody (sound mixer), Ken S. Polk (sound mixer), Peter Sutton (sound mixer)
  • Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special - Stephen Collins
  • Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a Special - Claudette Colbert

Golden Globes (1988)

Won

  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV - Claudette Colbert

Nominated

  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV - Ann-Margret

American Cinema Editors (1988)

Nominated

  • Eddie Best Edited Episode from a Television Mini-Series (For part II) - Jerrold L. Ludwig
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