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"Carroll Baker is the Fury. George Maharis is the Force. Sylvia is the Explosion!"
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
Starring
Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
Sylvia was released 61 years ago in 1965.
Overview
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Al...
Sylvia is a Drama, Thriller, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 55m.
CAST (20)
Carroll Baker
Sylvia: West (Karoki, Kay, Carlyle)
George Maharis
Alan Macklin
Joanne Dru
Jane (Bronson) Phillips
Peter Lawford
Frederic Summers
Viveca Lindfors
Irma Olanski
Edmond O'Brien
Oscar Stewart
Aldo Ray
Jonas Karoki
Ann Sothern
Mrs. Argona / Grace Argona
Lloyd Bochner
Bruce Stamford III
Paul Gilbert
Lola Diamond
Jay Novello
Father Gonzales
Nancy Kovack
Big Shirley
Gene Lyons
Gavin Cullen
Anthony Caruso
Wilbur (aka "Muscles")
Alan Carney
Gus
Shirley O'Hara
Mrs. Karoki
RA
Ricky Allen
Herbert, the Boy in the Library (uncredited)
Val Avery
Pudgey Smith (uncredited)
Majel Barrett
Anne (uncredited)
Jean Del Val
Maitre'd (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Sylvia about?
Sylvia West (Carroll Baker) may not be who she says she is. Her fiancé, the very well-to-do Frederick Summers (Peter Lawford), hires an investigator named Alan Maklin (George Maharis) to do some digging, and what he finds out about her life prior to becoming a writer is quite shocking. Will the newfound knowledge ruin the marriage? Gordon Douglas (Young at Heart) directs this drama, which is based on E.V. Cunningham's book.
How long is Sylvia?
Sylvia has a runtime of 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Who stars in Sylvia?
The cast of Sylvia includes Carroll Baker, George Maharis, Joanne Dru, Peter Lawford, Viveca Lindfors.
What is the rating of Sylvia?
Sylvia has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Thriller
Romance