6 Best Madeleine Sherwood Movies

By Vlad Zakh · July 20, 2026

Drama intense

Madeleine Sherwood brought a sharp, theatrical intensity to some of the most acclaimed Tennessee Williams adaptations of the mid-20th century.

The Changeling (1980) 01

The Changeling (1980)

IMDb ★ 7.0

A grieving composer moving into a historic mansion uncovers the tragic secret of a murdered child.

Hurry Sundown (1967) 02

Hurry Sundown (1967)

IMDb ★ 6.4

A ruthless Southern landowner schemes to force Black and white farmers off land he wants for himself.

In the Cool of the Day (1963) 03

In the Cool of the Day (1963)

IMDb ★ 5.8

A grieving publisher's romance with a married woman on a Mediterranean trip is complicated by her fragile health.

Sweet Bird of Youth (1962) 04

Sweet Bird of Youth (1962)

IMDb ★ 6.7

A faded actress and an opportunistic gigolo return to his hometown, where his past catches up with him.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) 05

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958)

IMDb ★ 7.6

A wealthy Southern family's deep-seated tensions and lies erupt during a tumultuous birthday gathering.

Baby Doll (1956) 06

Baby Doll (1956)

IMDb ★ 7.0

A childlike Southern bride becomes the object of a rival cotton gin owner's manipulative scheme.

Vlad Zakh

Vlad Zakh

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