Parrish is a 1961 American drama film made by Warner Bros. It was written, produced and directed by Delmer Daves, based on Mildred Savage's 1958 novel of the same name. The music score was by Max Steiner, the Technicolor cinematography by Harry Stradling Sr., the art direction by Leo K. Kuter and the costume design by Howard Shoup. The film stars Troy Donahue, Claudette Colbert (in her final theatrical film role), Karl Malden, Dean Jagger, Connie Stevens, Diane McBain, Sharon Hugueny, Sylvia Miles, Madeleine Sherwood and Hayden Rorke. Plot The film shows the story of conflict between a young, independently minded man and his stepfather, a ruthless tobacco tycoon. Young Parrish McLean and his mother live on Sala Post's tobacco plantation in the state of Connecticut. His mother marries Post's ambitious rival Judd Raike, who then sets about ruining Post. They were growing Connecticut shade tobacco extensively visible in some scenes. Cast Troy Donahue as Parrish McLean Claudette Colbert as Ellen McLean Karl Malden as Judd Raike Dean Jagger as Sala Post Connie Stevens as Lucy Diane McBain as Alison Post Sharon Hugueny as Paige Raike Dub Taylor as Teet Howie Hampton Fancher as Edgar Raike David Knapp as Wiley Raike Saundra Edwards as Evaline Raike Sylvia Miles as Eileen Bibi Osterwald as Rosie Madeleine Sherwood as Addie Hayden Rorke as Tom Weldon Other notable appearances include Frank Campanella as Foreman, Terry Carter as Cartwright, Don Dillaway as Max Maine, Gertrude Flynn as Miss Daly, Vincent Gardenia in a bit part, House Jameson as Oermeyer, and Carroll O'Connor as Firechief. Original novel Warners bought the film rights, even before publication. for a figure reported to be between $160,000 and $200,000. When the novel was published in 1958 the New York Times called it an "impressive debut". Production The original director was Joshua Logan with John Patrick to write the script. Clark Gable was mentioned as a possible male lead. A nationwide talent search was launched to find the younger male lead although Anthony Perkins was also a frontrunner. Natalie Wood was announced as young female lead. Delmer Daves then became involved as director, which saw Troy Donahue come on board as the lead. Parts of the movie were shot in East Windsor and Poquonock (Windsor), Connecticut. Mildred Savage, on whose novel the film was based, was a frequent visitor to the set. She was quoted during filming as saying: My