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1957 · 103 min · NR

Desk Set

Directed by Walter Lang · Comedy, Romance

Desk Set (1957) is a Comedy film, directed by Walter Lang set in New York City during the 1950s. It runs 103 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of technology/ai anxiety and love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Cyril J. Mockridge
Cinematography
Leon Shamroy
Cast
Spencer TracyKatharine HepburnGig YoungJoan BlondellDina MerrillSue RandallNeva PattersonHarry Ellerbe

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
technology/AI anxietyLove & Longing
Tone
ComedicRomantic

Shape

Protagonist
Female Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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