Tennessee Johnson spy the son of the famed

the son of the famed jazz arranger

and former CIA special protective agent

The only survivor is a beautiful blonde (Kim Novak)

her voice and line phrasing like musical chimes

Tennessee Johnson spy the son of the famedDuring Hollywood's golden era, biographical dramas were often a big box office draw, and Tennessee Johnson gave M G M an opportunity audiences an uplifting story and, above all, entertain. to showcase the impressive skills of studio newcomer Van Heflin, who had just earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar * for the 1941 crime hit Johnny Eager. The studio found an ideal role for Heflin in Andrew Johnson, the Tennessee tailor turned senator who broke with